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 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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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-friesMake 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 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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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 outI'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 upI can't believe I care this much about a grater
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
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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 outThe 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 cleanIf 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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Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficientI predict this clever board will sell out fast
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 2025All-in-one pans and stainless steel had a serious moment
By Molly Cleary
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These are the Le Creuset colours Ideal Home readers couldn't stop looking at this yearWe reveal the hues and buys that you fell for every month of the last year
By Molly Cleary
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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 dinnerI can't get over how affordable this pan is for the quality
By Molly Cleary
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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 classicThe three items you need to invest in before prepping ahead
By Molly Cleary
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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 soonerIt dispenses the separated liquid from the bottom
By Molly Cleary
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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 £10They're going on my personal Christmas wishlist
By Holly Cockburn
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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 otherIt's survived more than a few mishaps
By Molly Cleary
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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-ChristmasNo argument, this is the best value multipurpose pan on the market
By Molly Cleary


