Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master itAll of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
By Alex David
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The best boiling water taps in the UK and how to choose one for youBuy the best boiling water tap for your kitchen with our roundup of the best six hot water taps
By Zoë Phillimore
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I know why Tower's new Elite air fryer looks so familiar – here's everything it has in common with the Ninja FlexDrawer, which is £100 more expensiveThis £99 air fryer has a clever flexible design worth its weight in gold
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi's new neutral air fryer wouldn't look out of place in the '50s – I can't believe it's under £30Wait, did air fryers exist in the '50s?!
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best filter coffee machine – picks from Moccamaster, Kitchenaid and more tried and testedChoose the best filter coffee machine for you, so you can sip a freshly-made cup at the touch of a button, at any time of day
By Ellen Manning
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Lidl is selling an indoor pizza oven for under £60 – its compact build means it’s easy to store, tooEnjoy authentic pizza all year round without spending a fortune
By Kezia Reynolds
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Ideal Home's top 10 food processors, tried and tested by the teamWe've reviewed some of the best food processors for chopping, slicing and dicing
By Molly Cleary
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Breville's stylish bean-to-cup coffee machine has turned my kitchen into an at-home cafe – it's helped me kick my takeaway coffee habit for goodThe idiot-proof controls and consistent results have made it my morning latte saviour, but it's not without its flaws
By Rebecca Knight
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Could Philips new bean-to-cup machine kill off pod coffee machines forever?Philips just dropped a bargain new machine
By Molly Cleary
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Nigella Lawson was converted to using an air fryer thanks to this under £100 Amazon model with a standout featureNigella was definitely not a fan of these super-useful appliances at first
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's stylish Blendboss tumbler duo just dropped in the UK – this blender looks like a Stanley Cup and a NutriBullet had a babyPlus, the pastel colours are to die for
By Molly Cleary
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This revolutionary toaster has a full toast shade menu, so you can pick out your perfect toastiness level – forget burnt bagels foreverIt has a touchscreen with a gradient scale for the perfect piece of toast
By Molly Cleary
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Lidl is selling a CrockPot slow cooker for under £30 – I’ve been using this model for over 6 years, and it’s my favourite kitchen applianceGet down to the middle aisle now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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My new electric mug has saved me from buying any takeaway coffees in January – it's completed my at-home coffee set upSlow coffee drinkers unite
By Molly Cleary
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I test coffee machines for a living – these are the best NespressosThese four Nespresso machines will upgrade your mornings – and afternoons – with hassle-free coffee
By Sasha Muller
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Jamie Oliver's simple slow cooker tip just helped me stop a mistake I've been making for years – it's what you need to hear in batch cooking seasonDon't worry, it costs nothing to put into practice
By Molly Cleary
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Aldi is selling a sleek, stylish air fryer for under £35 – it’s perfect for nailing your healthy New Year’s resolutions in 2026It's on sale now!
By Kezia Reynolds
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This clever folding proofer is my secret to perfect sourdough – and it fits in my tiny kitchenI wish I'd known about it ages ago!
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Forget pod machines, the 3 most popular coffee machines of 2025 on Ideal Home all had one thing in commonIt was the year for levelling up barista skills
By Rebecca Knight
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Would I choose a range cooker again? My honest review after five yearsHere’s what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me
By Linda Clayton
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No, you don't need a double oven in your kitchen – these are the small tweaks that will increase your cooking space insteadI wouldn't turn a double oven down, but it's not a necessity if you have a small space
By Holly Cockburn
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Is it socially acceptable to bring an air fryer to Christmas dinner? Yes, if you follow these rulesA second appliance can be a big help when it comes to preparing your festive lunch
By Kezia Reynolds
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John Lewis has predicted this kitchen appliance will overtake air fryers as the ‘it’ appliance in 2026This wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card
By Kezia Reynolds
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Beko's budget bean-to-cup-machine won't be a fit for espresso aficionados – but here's why it might work for latte lovers at homeHere's what this sub £500 coffee machine has to offer
By Alex David
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I just tried Tower's affordable Slushie machine alternative — at £179, it comes in a whole lot cheaper than the OG Ninja versionThis is the cheapest way to have frozen margs in style this New Year's
By Molly Cleary
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I just tried 3 different Aeropress coffee makers to see which one is best to gift this Christmas – luckily, my favourite pick is under £40These popular (and affordable) coffee makers make great gifts – but which one is best?
By Alex David
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This Jamie Oliver hack is exactly why you need an air fryer for Boxing Day – leftover food stress will be a thing of the pastIt takes less than 20 minutes and requires no extra equipment
By Molly Cleary

