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Ninja's EverClad range is bound to be a sellout thanks to its stainless steel, non-toxic featuresIt's here to rival bestselling picks from HexClad and Made In
By Molly Cleary
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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home teamInvesting 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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The 1-second trick that will make stainless steel pans non-sick that I picked up from Le Creuset's expert home economistI've used it at home ever since
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl's Le Creuset stainless steel pan lookalikes land in stores this weekend – but what do you actually get for £11.99 from these non-toxic pans?There's a shiny new stainless steel range in the middle of Lidl
By Molly Cleary
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I tried IKEA's £39 all-in-one pan side by side with the Instagram-famous £125 Always Pan – for me, there was a clear winnerIs the extra expense worth it?
By Molly Cleary
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I didn't know whether to buy a saucepan set or one all-rounder pan so I asked four chefs for their expert takesThey all had good things to say about this more affordable alternative
By Molly Cleary
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Our Place's Titanium pans are so impressive – and now cheaper than usualWith a £15 discount on the star buy Always Pan Pro
By Molly Cleary
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I predicted this Tom Kerridge all-in-one pan would be a bestseller when we tried it – Four months on, its practically perfect user rating proves I was rightIf you're in the market for a new non-toxic pan, you couldn't do better than this pick
By Molly Cleary
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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 timeA pretty trivet is the kitchen upgrade you didn't even know you needed
By Molly Cleary
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After using the 'Made In' 5 Piece Stainless Set I don’t think I can go back to my old pansDitch 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 originalsShoppers 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 timeThis 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 pansIs 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 holidayBleu Riviera brings a much needed warmth to the winter blues
By Molly Cleary
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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 goodTurns out cooking without non-stick coatings is a breeze with the right cookware set
By Helen McCue
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I've spotted Nigella Lawson is a longtime fan of this hugely popular cookware brand – I'm going to be imitating her choice of colour with this viral panThe chef owns this Instagram-famous pan in the most charming shade
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 jobTurns 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 freezerI can't decide which type is my favourite
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 upI 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 seenSome might even call it lazy
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 oneThese tins are a game-changer!
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 ratingBatch cooking season just got simpler
By Molly Cleary
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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 £12.99These 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 versionI 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 cookingIs 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 buyAnd 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 priceI’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


