Cookware
Cookware advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Cookware
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Lakeland is selling a Tri Ply cookware range to rival Gordon Ramsay's favourite HexClad non-stick pans - from just £24.99
Had your eye on a HexClad but not sure about the price? Lakeland's got an alternative
By Molly Cleary
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The experts agree: out of wood or plastic, this is the material of chopping board you need to use in your kitchen
From health to environmental factors, we've weighed the pros and cons of both materials, while assesing their price, too
By Annie Collyer
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I was worried about non-stick coating flaking off in my food until I tried this 'indestructible' titanium pan
I tried out Our Place's Titanium Always Pan Pro and Mini Pot to see how this material holds up
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl’s new casserole dish looks exactly like Le Creuset’s iconic Volcanic colourway – And it's under £30
If you love vintage coloured cookware and a bargain, look this way
By Kezia Reynolds
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You don't need to trawl the internet for a replica of your gran's 70s Le Creuset dish – the brand just reinvented it for 2025
The iconic Volcanic shade just had the vintage treatment
By Molly Cleary
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Meghan Markle has swapped her favourite Le Creuset for this 'indestructible' titanium pan – here's why I love it in my kitchen too
This impossible-to-ruin pan is my kitchen essential, too
By Molly Cleary
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Habitat's fan favourite £35 cast iron casserole dish just dropped in this autumn hue
Not even Le Creuset is selling this on-trend colour yet
By Molly Cleary
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My Joseph Joseph space-saving pans are my most used cookware - but the stainless steel upgrade is set to be even better
My favourite pans have just got an upgrade
By Holly Cockburn
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Have your non-stick pans expired? Yes, that's a thing – here's how long the experts say you can use them
Plus ways to help prolong the life of your current non-stick pan
By Annie Collyer
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Aldi’s £20 Everyways Pan is a dead ringer for the cult Always Pan – you need to be quick, as it will sell out fast
Run, don't walk, to get your hands on one
By Kezia Reynolds
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Le Creuset's warehouse sale is back – and bigger than ever
But the tickets are selling fast
By Molly Cleary
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I've been testing this John Lewis Pan set that's half non-stick and half naked — here's my verdict
Arguably John Lewis' best-value pan set, you get 7 pieces for £180
By Annie Collyer
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Lakeland's Only Pan is a dead ringer for the Always Pan for less
It's available in grey, beige and an on-trend green
By Molly Cleary
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I've never seen this space-saving Joseph Joseph pan at a better price than in the John Lewis sale – it's perfect for small kitchens
I can finally fit pots and pans in my small cupboards
By Holly Cockburn
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This online marketplace has been my hidden gem for buying high-quality pans for years now – I'm ready to share the secret
If you're looking for pans that will go the distance
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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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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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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Ninja StaySharp vs Joseph Joseph Elevate - which knife set is best?
Both of these knife sets have built-in sharpeners. But which should you buy?
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