Why a Multicooker is the Secret to Cozy Fall Cooking

Your Stovetop Deserves a Deep Clean—Here’s How! [America’s Test Kitchen]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [The Well-Equipped Cook. A weekly newsletter from your favorite unbiased tasters and testers.]( [recipes]( [product reviews]( [Equipment guides]( [gear heads]( This Week’s Equipment Guide Do You Need a Multicooker? [Sarah Sandler's Headshot]( [Sarah Sandler]( Associate Editor, ATK Reviews I’m a summer girl at heart. I’m never happier than when I’m near the ocean or perusing the plump heirloom tomatoes at the farmers’ market. But it’s a fleeting season, especially in New England, where fall is rapidly approaching. In order to quell my sorrows about the end of beach days and juicy peaches, I have to force myself to look forward to what autumn has to offer. Primarily, cooler temps, foliage, and of course, cozy cooking. From steaming bowls of perfectly cooked [rice]( to tender [short ribs]( and warming [stews]( a multicooker does it all. A large appliance has to be really useful for me to consider adding it to my collection. But there were no second thoughts about a [multicooker](. That’s because the whole point of these machines is to combine multiple functions into one, mitigating the need for a separate rice cooker, slow cooker, and more. For recipes, check out our [multicooker cookbook](. [Multicookers]( Must-Have of the week A Multicooker What does the “multi” in “multicooker” actually mean? With just one device, you can pressure cook, slow cook, make rice, and with some models, even bake or make yogurt. Our winning multicooker has a roomy capacity of 8 quarts. Its interface was simple to use and its handles stayed cool even during cooking, making it safe to move around if needed. 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