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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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George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safeThis collection looks like the real deal
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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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
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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 dreamAs a Home Economist I think it’s as good as the premium brands for a fraction of the price
By Helen McCue
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It's no surprise these stainless steel M&S pans designed by Tom Kerridge are already a bestsellerJust in time for Christmas dinner season
By Molly Cleary
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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 meIt's hard to fault
By Helen McCue
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Tom Kerridge's Stackable Cast Iron set for M&S deserves to be a sellout – it's replaced all the other casseroles in my kitchenForget celebrity cookware collaborations, this is the chef designed product you need
By Helen McCue
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IKEA is selling a stunning alternative to the cult Our Place Always Pan – it’s just as pretty and more than £100 cheaperIKEA is proving you don't have to spend a fortune on quality cookware
By Kezia Reynolds
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This £60 14-piece pan set from Lakeland has a genius space-saving USP for small kitchensI think it's a star buy for storing cookware in a cosy kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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I had to pinch myself when I first saw Aldi’s new cast iron cookware collection – they look so expensive but are all less than £20I can't stop thinking about this timeless, expensive-looking cookware
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've been trying Tom Kerridge's acacia wood chopping board with chef-approved featuresIncluding separate ingredient and carving zones
By Molly Cleary
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Your guests will never know these cast-iron pans came from George Home and not Le Creuset – and you can pick them up for under £35George Home's cast iron collection is back with a stunning festive update
By Kezia Reynolds
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The new M&S x Tom Kerridge cookware collaboration is finally available to buy – I still can't believe the price tag of this one cast iron productI already know which pieces from this collection are bound to sell out
By Molly Cleary
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How to choose the best cookware – what to buy and where you should buy it fromYour ultimate guide on how to buy pans that you'll use for years
By Molly Cleary
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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


