Cookware
Cookware advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Cookware
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I was worried about non-stick coating flaking off in my food until I tried this 'indestructible' titanium panI tried out Our Place's Titanium Always Pan Pro and Mini Pot to see how this material holds up
By Molly Cleary
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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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I've been testing this John Lewis Pan set that's half non-stick and half naked — here's my verdictArguably John Lewis' best-value pan set, you get 7 pieces for £180
By Annie Collyer
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Lakeland's Only Pan is a dead ringer for the Always Pan for lessIt's available in grey, beige and an on-trend green
By Molly Cleary
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I've never seen this space-saving Joseph Joseph pan at a better price than in the John Lewis sale – it's perfect for small kitchensI can finally fit pots and pans in my small cupboards
By Holly Cockburn
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This online marketplace has been my hidden gem for buying high-quality pans for years now – I'm ready to share the secretIf you're looking for pans that will go the distance
By Molly Cleary
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Are non-stick frying pans safe? Experts explain everything you need to know to stay safe when using non-stick cookwareWith ‘forever chemicals’ coming under scrutiny, are your non-stick pots and pans safe? We’ve asked the experts
By Sasha Muller
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Ditch your pan collection for this all-in-one pan that can do it all — as approved by Jamie OliverTight on kitchen cupboard space? This all-in-one pan can stew, roast, fry, poach and bake — it's ideal for families and batch-cooking
By Annie Collyer
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I've been testing this stainless steel cookware set from GreenPanPFAS-free and safe to use with metal utensils? I'm sold!
By Annie Collyer
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HexClad's knife range is a thing to behold – here's whyWhilst HexClad is best known for its chef-favourite pans, don't overlook the brand's knives if you're looking to upgrade your kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's £20 cast iron casserole dish is back - after owning one for 5 years, it's the specialbuy I'd recommend over all othersI picked up a three-piece cast iron set from Aldi over five years ago, and I still use it weekly
By Rebecca Knight
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I tried Zwilling’s 5-piece pot set with silicone handles and built-in strainersIntimidated by fancy cookware? Don't be. The Zwilling Simplify Pot Set's intuitive design is great for both expert chefs and novices
By Frances Daniels
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Aldi is selling a £15 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's favourite £100 HexClad pans - they're also metal utensil safeIf you want that stainless steel chef's look without the price-tag, these Aldi alternatives might do the job
By Molly Cleary
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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 homeThis 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 spaceThis 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 agreedYou 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 gameFor 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 collectionJamie'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 colourwaysYou just can't beat finding a great Le Creuset alternative
By Kezia Reynolds


