Best slow cookers for low-maintenance meals, tried and tested - These energy-efficient appliances are crucial in the kitchen ...

Using the $160 Cuisinart Cook Central is intuitive. I didn't need the user manual to get started, and the buttons were clear to read. I liked that the handles remained cool, and the light weight ...

Hamilton Beach 8-Quart Oval Slow Cooker: If you need to go big, consider this Hamilton Beach model, which has an 8-quart capacity. It can fit an 8-pound whole chicken or a 6-pound roast.