As a kitchen gadget reviewer, I've tested my fair share of cooking appliances. But one stands out amongst the crowd.

Throw it into the pot, stir it and it's ready ... from the traditional stew (which should be prepared on an open fire), but this version - homemade, from a stove - lacks nothing.

It's a humble preparation: The name translates to "pot on the fire," and that's just what it is, a boil of slow-simmering meat and vegetables like those found in many other cuisines. But the ...