Cookware
Cookware advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Cookware
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Are non-stick frying pans safe? Experts explain everything you need to know to stay safe when using non-stick cookware
With ‘forever chemicals’ coming under scrutiny, are your non-stick pots and pans safe? We’ve asked the experts
By Sasha Muller
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
By Molly Cleary
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Ditch your pan collection for this all-in-one pan that can do it all — as approved by Jamie Oliver
Tight on kitchen cupboard space? This all-in-one pan can stew, roast, fry, poach and bake — it's ideal for families and batch-cooking
By Annie Collyer
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I've been testing this stainless steel cookware set from GreenPan
PFAS-free and safe to use with metal utensils? I'm sold!
By Annie Collyer
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HexClad's knife range is a thing to behold – here's why
Whilst HexClad is best known for its chef-favourite pans, don't overlook the brand's knives if you're looking to upgrade your kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's £20 cast iron casserole dish is back - after owning one for 5 years, it's the specialbuy I'd recommend over all others
I picked up a three-piece cast iron set from Aldi over five years ago, and I still use it weekly
By Rebecca Knight
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Le Creuset is selling all of your viral faves (including the fruit pots) at a pop-up
For one month only, you can shop Le Creuset limited edition fan favourites in the brand's Covent Garden pop-up
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Zwilling’s 5-piece pot set with silicone handles and built-in strainers
Intimidated by fancy cookware? Don't be. The Zwilling Simplify Pot Set's intuitive design is great for both expert chefs and novices
By Frances Daniels
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Aldi is selling a £15 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's favourite £100 HexClad pans - they're also metal utensil safe
If you want that stainless steel chef's look without the price-tag, these Aldi alternatives might do the job
By Molly Cleary
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I wish I'd known these tips on buying a Japanese knife before my trip to Tokyo – here's how you can buy the best for you from home
This is what you need to know to shop for the ultimate Japanese knife for your kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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I've found it: this is THE ultimate saucepan set for families with minimal kitchen cupboard space
This set can do it all
By Annie Collyer
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How much do you need to spend to get good kitchen knives? I asked 2 professional chefs and they unanimously agreed
You don't need to spend more to get the best. It's all in the maintenance
By Molly Cleary
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I've been using IKEA's 7-piece stainless steel cookware set for three weeks - it's completely upgraded my cookware game
For under £100, IKEA's 7-Piece Cookware set is a bargain. But is it worth investing in? I tested it to find out
By Katie Sims
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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Investing in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are my top picks of induction friendly cookware
By Jessica Carter
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Want to cook like Jamie Oliver? Here's the top-rated pan from his collection
Jamie's collaboration with Tefal has led to this casserole dish getting the best user reviews I've ever seen
By Molly Cleary
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I’ve found a stunning £40 buy that rivals Le Creuset at Wilko - this casserole dish is a dead ringer for one of the most summery colourways
You just can't beat finding a great Le Creuset alternative
By Kezia Reynolds
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This beautiful mixing bowl is the unexpected star of so many kitchens – including Mary Berry's and the Bake Off tent
This earthenware bowl proves that you don't have to spend a huge amount for a classic kitchen addition
By Molly Cleary
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Joseph Joseph 3-piece Saucepan review – seriously space-saving
Small kitchen? I tested this innovative Joseph Joseph space-savvy set which has foldable handles — and I loved it
By Annie Collyer
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I asked a MasterChef winner how to pick the right frying pan for a kitchen - this was his advice
Chefs and cookware experts share the three things you need to consider
By Molly Cleary
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Everything you need to know about HexClad cookware
Gordon Ramsay swears by this brand for his at-home cookware, but what makes it so special?
By Molly Cleary
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Le Creuset's new shade is an ode to its OG best-selling colour
Flamme Dorée is the brand's new limited edition colourway
By Molly Cleary
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Stellar Eclipse Chef's Pan review
I tried the brand's bestselling pan
By Frances Daniels
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I wasted so much money on baking trays until I found this one
Here's how you can shop for a better oven dish too
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean a non-stick frying pan – the tricks for removing burnt-on food and greasy residue
Keep your non-stick pans in top condition without relying on the dishwasher
By Amy Hodge
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Can saucepans be recycled? What to do with your old pots and pans when you're having a kitchen declutter
Sell, donate, recycle or repurpose old saucepan and give them a new lease of life
By Amy Hodge
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I wish I'd known about these 4 things before I bought my Le Creuset – here's how you can learn from my mistakes
Here's how to make sure your Le Creuset will still be your most-used pan in a decade
By Molly Cleary
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Le Creuset's newest collection isn't made for the kitchen but still features the brand's iconic sell-out colourways
Is this the most stylish way to take your lunch to work?
By Molly Cleary