Cookware
Cookware advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Cookware
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Ninja StaySharp vs Joseph Joseph Elevate - which knife set is best?
Both of these knife sets have built-in sharpeners. But which should you buy?
By Molly Cleary
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I wish I'd known these tips on buying a Japanese knife before my trip to Tokyo – here's how you can buy the best for you from home
This is what you need to know to shop for the ultimate Japanese knife for your kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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I've found it: this is THE ultimate saucepan set for families with minimal kitchen cupboard space
This set can do it all
By Annie Collyer
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How much do you need to spend to get good kitchen knives? I asked 2 professional chefs and they unanimously agreed
You don't need to spend more to get the best. It's all in the maintenance
By Molly Cleary
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I've been using IKEA's 7-piece stainless steel cookware set for three weeks - it's completely upgraded my cookware game
For under £100, IKEA's 7-Piece Cookware set is a bargain. But is it worth investing in? I tested it to find out
By Katie Sims
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Want to cook like Jamie Oliver? Here's the top-rated pan from his collection
Jamie's collaboration with Tefal has led to this casserole dish getting the best user reviews I've ever seen
By Molly Cleary
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I’ve found a stunning £40 buy that rivals Le Creuset at Wilko - this casserole dish is a dead ringer for one of the most summery colourways
You just can't beat finding a great Le Creuset alternative
By Kezia Reynolds
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This beautiful mixing bowl is the unexpected star of so many kitchens – including Mary Berry's and the Bake Off tent
This earthenware bowl proves that you don't have to spend a huge amount for a classic kitchen addition
By Molly Cleary
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Joseph Joseph 3-piece Saucepan review – seriously space-saving
Small kitchen? I tested this innovative Joseph Joseph space-savvy set which has foldable handles — and I loved it
By Annie Collyer
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I asked a MasterChef winner how to pick the right frying pan for a kitchen - this was his advice
Chefs and cookware experts share the three things you need to consider
By Molly Cleary
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Everything you need to know about HexClad cookware
Gordon Ramsay swears by this brand for his at-home cookware, but what makes it so special?
By Molly Cleary
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Le Creuset's new shade is an ode to its OG best-selling colour
Flamme Dorée is the brand's new limited edition colourway
By Molly Cleary
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Stellar Eclipse Chef's Pan review
I tried the brand's bestselling pan
By Frances Daniels
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I wasted so much money on baking trays until I found this one
Here's how you can shop for a better oven dish too
By Molly Cleary
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How to clean a non-stick frying pan – the tricks for removing burnt-on food and greasy residue
Keep your non-stick pans in top condition without relying on the dishwasher
By Amy Hodge
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Can saucepans be recycled? What to do with your old pots and pans when you're having a kitchen declutter
Sell, donate, recycle or repurpose old saucepan and give them a new lease of life
By Amy Hodge
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I wish I'd known about these 4 things before I bought my Le Creuset – here's how you can learn from my mistakes
Here's how to make sure your Le Creuset will still be your most-used pan in a decade
By Molly Cleary
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Le Creuset's newest collection isn't made for the kitchen but still features the brand's iconic sell-out colourways
Is this the most stylish way to take your lunch to work?
By Molly Cleary
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Can you use Le Creuset on an induction stove? Experts explain what you need to know about using cast iron on an induction hob
Everything you need to know about using cast iron cookware on an induction hob
By Katie Sims
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The best cast iron cookware — the pieces our Kitchen Appliances Editor recommends you buy for your kitchen
From skillets to casseroles, the best cast iron cookware will last a lifetime and look the part in any kitchen space. Featuring Le Creuset, Staub, and more
By Molly Cleary
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Zara McDermott’s favourite (and Gordon-Ramsay-approved) non-stick pots and pans are cheaper than ever thanks to a rare discount
This top-rated brand is offering some serious discounts this Black Friday
By Lauren Bradbury
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Le Creuset held a huge half-price sale requiring police back-up - If you missed out these are 3 affordable Le Creuset lookalikes you'll love just as much
Find your dream cast iron cookware, without breaking the bank
By Kezia Reynolds
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HexClad 7 Piece Hybrid Cookware Set review: I elevated my cookware game with this Hexclad set
This game-changing cookware set deserves all the hype it gets
By Helen McCue
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Le Creuset's new halloween collection has landed - and this piece in particular caught the eye of our editors
Add some eerie elegance to your Halloween hosting
By Kezia Reynolds
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Why are stainless steel pans the best option for your kitchen? We asked 3 professional chefs to find out
Is stainless steel the highest quality cooking material out there?
By Molly Cleary
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The pans that every kitchen needs, according to professional chefs
To make cooking and life easier
By Molly Cleary
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Le Creuset vs Ninja cookware - which is worth your cash?
Cast iron or non-stick? We've got the answers to every burning question
By Molly Cleary


