Cookware
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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Jamie Oliver recommends this one pan above all others for low-faff, one-pot dinners – and our expert reviewer agrees with its stellar 4.9 star user rating
Batch cooking season just got simpler
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The highlight of my job is testing new cookware – these are the new pans and designs that thoroughly impressed me in 2025
All-in-one pans and stainless steel had a serious moment
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Tom Kerridge has designed the perfect roasting tray for potatoes with M&S – its honeycomb surface helped me make my best ever roast dinner
I can't get over how affordable this pan is for the quality
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I'm trying Jamie Oliver's 'get ahead gravy' hack to save time on Christmas Day, using these 3 cookware essentials – even after a decade, it's still a classic
The three items you need to invest in before prepping ahead
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I just spotted the most genius fat-separating gravy jug for roast dinner season – I can't believe I didn't know about this gadget sooner
It dispenses the separated liquid from the bottom
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3 chefs share the clever kitchen gadgets they can’t live without - they’d make the best gifts for foodies and they start from £10
They're going on my personal Christmas wishlist
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It's been six months since I reviewed Our Place's 'indestructible' Titanium Pan – here's why it's still the one I reach for over any other
It's survived more than a few mishaps
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M&S's £30 All-in-One pan has sold out so many times already – if you're quick, you can catch it before it sells out pre-Christmas
No argument, this is the best value multipurpose pan on the market
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This Salter cast iron set looks like Le Creuset but will set you back just £60 for two stunning pots – and it cooks everything like a dream
As a Home Economist I think it’s as good as the premium brands for a fraction of the price
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It's no surprise these stainless steel M&S pans designed by Tom Kerridge are already a bestseller
Just in time for Christmas dinner season
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Tom Kerridge has redesigned M&S' bestselling All in One pan, this time in stainless steel – it gets a straight five stars from me
It's hard to fault
