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 on the hunt for copper pans, and Lidl's £25 versions have convinced me to take the plungeCute cookware on a budget
By Kezia Reynolds
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This gorgeous £24.50 Tesco pan promises to do the job of all of the other cookware in your kitchen – plus you can pick it up with a matching potIt's the cheapest Always Pan alternative on the market by far
By Molly Cleary
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Finally, cookware that’s as organised as it is Instagram-worthy – and they mean you'll save up to £495Matching pans, clever storage, and non-toxic finishes mean your kitchen looks as good as it cooks
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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I tried Lakeland's £60 Always Pan alternative designed to be the only pan you'll ever need – here's why I reckon it's a standout buyI tried Lakeland’s answer to the pricier Always Pan by Our Place
By Helen McCue
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It's officially roast season – these handy Joseph Joseph will make cooking a Sunday roast fuss-freeUpgrade your essentials now and you'll use them all winter
By Holly Cockburn
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Is it worth buying a food steamer? I've boiled my veggies for 10 years, and last week started using a steamer – here's why I'll never go backA tiered food steamer is the appliance my kitchen has been missing – here's why I'll never go back to boiling my vegetables again
By Annie Collyer
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'I'm going to get another just in case they stop selling them' – Shoppers are loving Dunelm's pastel cookware piecesYou need to see Dunelm's new-in cookware
By Molly Cleary
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This M&S casserole dish has already sold out in one colour – here's the ones you can still buy (if you're quick!)The Le Creuset look but with M&S quality
By Molly Cleary
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George Home's Always Pan alternative sold out in less than a week – but I spotted it's now available as part of an even better bundle dealI already had my eye on this Always Pan alternative, but this deal is too good to miss
By Molly Cleary
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Argos’ £12 pumpkin casserole dish is a dead ringer for Le Creuset’s – it has the 5 star rating to back it up, tooIt's a real bargain
By Kezia Reynolds
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I put Tefal’s self-sharpening knife set to the test – it outshines Ninja’s and costs less, tooThe EverSharp block is an impressive product
By Molly Cleary
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New at M&S: an all-in-one pan that replaces several pieces of kitchenware, for just £30This M&S pan is a dupe of the viral Our Place pan, but it's only £30 — here's what I truly thought of it
By Annie Collyer
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Our Place and Crocs (yep, Crocs!) have reimagined the cult Always Pan and Perfect Pot in a pretty new colourwaySummer's not over now that this stunning collection has launched
By Kezia Reynolds
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I love Le Creuset's pumpkin dishes, but not the pricetag – that's why I'm shopping these mini dupes from just £2.50They're perfect for my Halloween tablescape and for cooking
By Molly Cleary
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'It's just like my Le Creuset one' – shoppers are raving about Habitat's bargain casserole dish, which is now under £25 in a bestselling colourGet the Volcanic look for under £25
By Molly Cleary
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The iconic mixing bowl from the Bake Off tent has been given a Halloween makeover – it's already sold out twice, but is back in stockBlink and you might miss it
By Molly Cleary
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Lakeland is selling a Tri Ply cookware range to rival Gordon Ramsay's favourite HexClad non-stick pans - from just £24.99Had 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 kitchenFrom 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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Lidl’s new casserole dish looks exactly like Le Creuset’s iconic Volcanic colourway – And it's under £30If 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 2025The 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 tooThis 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 hueNot 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 betterMy 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 themPlus ways to help prolong the life of your current non-stick pan
By Annie Collyer
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The dreamy Le Creuset colour that shoppers have been waiting to launch in the UKIt's too early to start thinking about autumn, but the only thing that might persuade me is Le Creuset's newest colour
By Molly Cleary
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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 fastRun, 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 everBut the tickets are selling fast
By Molly Cleary


