Cookware
Cookware advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Cookware
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I've been waiting for Our Place's gorgeous pleated trivets to drop in the UK – and IKEA just launched a lookalike £4 version at the exact same time
A pretty trivet is the kitchen upgrade you didn't even know you needed
By Molly Cleary
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I've just found a secret stash of Our Place's cult Always Pan on sale for a bargain price – this is everything you need to know to bag one
The stunning Wonder Oven is also on sale for a star price
By Annie Collyer
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After using the 'Made In' 5 Piece Stainless Set I don’t think I can go back to my old pans
Ditch the non-stick and learn to cook like a chef with this professional level stainless steel set
By Helen McCue
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Aldi’s selling the prettiest petal-shaped cast iron casserole – it's more than £350 cheaper than the cult Le Creuset originals
Shoppers are already raving about this stunning cast iron
By Kezia Reynolds
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Our Place has reimagined its bestselling Always Pan in this year's 'it' colour – but it'll only be available to buy for a very limited time
This forget-me-not blue is a breath of fresh air
By Molly Cleary
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I’ve been saving up for cast iron, but this aluminium pan at Aldi has turned my head – it’s a lightweight, affordable alternative if you hate lifting heavy pans
Is this material the new gold standard for cookware?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Uninspired by this year's colour trends? So was I, until I saw Le Creuset's new shimmering coastal colour – it'll transport you to your summer holiday
Bleu Riviera brings a much needed warmth to the winter blues
By Molly Cleary
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-fries
Make stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
By Millie Fender
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I've tested dozens of pans as a home economist – this Le Creuset set is the one that's made me want to transition to non-toxic stainless steel for good
Turns out cooking without non-stick coatings is a breeze with the right cookware set
By Helen McCue
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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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Can you make pancakes in a stainless steel pan? I tried it with this Le Creuset version to prove you don't need a non-stick coating for the job
Turns out you don't need a non-stick coating for pancakes
By Helen McCue
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I'll warn you now – M&S's new food containers look so good that you won't want to stash your leftovers in the freezer
I can't decide which type is my favourite
By Molly Cleary
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Dunelm's 2-in-1 oil spray and pourer is the ultimate air fryer accessory – why I predict this £5 buy is bound to sell out
I've already got one on the way
By Molly Cleary
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This clever cheese grater is so good, I can’t believe I ever lived without it – and it has thousands of glowing reviews to back it up
I can't believe I care this much about a grater
By Kezia Reynolds
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Dunelm is selling a £7 jug that cooks pasta without a hob or microwave – it's the most low-effort method I've seen
Some might even call it lazy
By Molly Cleary
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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 Molly Cleary
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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Stacey Solomon has just put me onto the cleverest cake tins that will stop your sponge from sticking – every home baker needs one
These tins are a game-changer!
By Kezia Reynolds
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I'm making nights in extra cosy with Aldi's heart-shaped mini cast-iron pots – they're perfect for the air fryer and available for just £12.99
These mini cast-iron casseroles work for mini pies or chocolate puds
By Molly Cleary
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Lakeland has taken inspiration from Our Place's incredible Titanium Always Pan with its own extremely affordable £35 version
I think Lakeland is leading the way on 2026's newest cookware trend
By Molly Cleary
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Ceramic colanders are the new must-have kitchen accessory – cookware experts say they could be the key to healthier cooking
Is 2026 the year to invest in ceramic everything for your kitchen?
By Kezia Reynolds
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My friends all thought this compartmented chopping board was super expensive – it's actually a genius £7.99 Aldi star buy
And my new kitchen hero
By Molly Cleary
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I tried Dunelm’s big, bold, cast-iron cookware, and I was stunned by the price
I’m struggling to see why you would fork out for big brand cast iron casserole dishes when these affordable versions do the same job.
By Helen McCue
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I'm not surprised this was the most popular all-in-one pan of 2025 - stylish and multi-tasking, I've lost track of how many times it's sold out
The piece of cookware Ideal Home readers couldn't stop clicking on
By Rebecca Knight
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This stunning Our Place ceramic cookware set is the highlight of my kitchen – the non-toxic non-stick surface makes it a dream to cook with and clean
If you're on the hunt for a complete cookware reset in the New Year, this is the set for you
By Molly Cleary
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George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safe
This collection looks like the real deal
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficient
I predict this clever board will sell out fast
By Kezia Reynolds


