Small Appliances
Small Appliances advice from the experts at Ideal Home, including tips, tricks and advice and detailed how-tos.
Small Appliances
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 Salter's new retro scales are at the top of my kitchen wish list – one version is available for under £20 in pastel coloursYou can grab it in pastel pink, green, cream or black By Molly Cleary 
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 How we test air fryers at Ideal HomeOur in-house air fryer review process sees us put all range of these appliances through their paces at our dedicated test facility and at home – here's how... By Molly Cleary 
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 Ninja's bestselling stone gold air fryer is finally available to buy again – for neutral kitchens, this shade is a total mustIt's Amazon's bestselling air fryer at the minute By Molly Cleary 
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 The new Chocolatier to Share from Salter has double the capacity of the OG version for family hot chocolate nightsThis new upgraded hot chocolate maker solves one big problem By Molly Cleary 
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 I swapped my electric kettle for a stove top version – here's why I won't be going back to the limescale and cablesThere's more to like about a stove top version than you might first think By Molly Cleary 
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 I asked professional chefs how to convert oven to air fryer cooking times – here's how the two-thirds rule can helpNo more burnt chips! By Molly Cleary 
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 I made soup from scratch in under 30 minutes with Panasonic's new soup maker – but it does so much moreIt blends, heats and keeps soup warm while you do other jobs By Molly Cleary 
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 I've been using my Ninja Swirl far more now that it's colder than in summer - and it's now at its lowest price everIt's all thanks to this clever function By Molly Cleary 
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 Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100I've reviewed a selection of budget-friendly air fryers that won’t break the bank By Helen McCue 
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 The best Ninja air fryer of 2025 - our definitive ranking of these game-changing appliancesWondering which is the best Ninja air fryer to switch up your cooking? Here's everything you need to know By Molly Cleary 
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 A new Ninja air fryer for under £100 has been released – it's perfect if your kitchen is on the cosier sideIt features free accessories and a new colour-way too By Molly Cleary 
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 Aldi’s sell-out soup maker has finally returned – and it’s now at an even lower price than last timeCosy soup season is upon us By Kezia Reynolds 
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 I traded my Ninja Creami in for Cuisinart's professional style ice cream maker – this is why it's worth the extra £120It's guaranteed to turn you into an ice cream snob By Rebecca Knight 
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 I've never had space for a big and bulky multi-cooker, but this gorgeous mini version just convinced me to make room in my kitchenAnd you can still cook for four people with it By Molly Cleary 
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 I have the Aldi £40 stand mixer, but this is why I'm still saving up for a Kenwood KmixI've had it for 3 years, but I'm still dreaming of the upgrade By Rebecca Knight 
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 Kenwood's ultra-modern new stand mixer can even cook a stir fry for you – but it comes with a hefty priceThe brand promises this is its most 'advanced stand mixer yet' By Molly Cleary 
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 Best soup makers in the UK - I tried and tested 4 favouritesReviews of the best soup makers you can buy from Ninja, Drew and Cole, Morphy Richards, and Salter, perfect for winter dishes By Molly Cleary 
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 Our tried and tested guide to the 10 best slow cookers will have the perfect pick for your kitchenFind the best slow cooker from Russell Hobbs, Sage, Crock-Pot, Morphy Richards and Cuisinart with our slow cooker reviews By Molly Cleary 
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 Aldi's £10 rice cooker promises perfect fluffy rice at the touch of a button – it's quickly becoming a fan favourite buyIt's a kitchen staple By Kezia Reynolds 
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 This 5-star rated home appliance cooks your toast, egg and beans at the same time – I can’t decide if it's genius or bonkersDoes your kitchen need this wacky appliance? By Kezia Reynolds 
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 Best bread makers – the 4 top bread machines that can beat a supermarket loaf, tried and testedThe best bread makers for fresh loaves, pizza bases and gluten-free goodies. By Rachel Ogden 
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 I finally got my hands on the Ninja Swirl machine that's all over your Instagram – here's how my first attempt at soft serve wentI finally tried the ice cream and dessert maker of dreams By Molly Cleary 
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 Lidl’s pastel coffee machine and kettles could easily be mistaken for Swan or Smeg, but at a fraction of the priceLidl's pastel kitchenware range starts at just £1.99 By Kezia Reynolds 
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  Lidl is selling a Thermomix alternative that's over £1000 cheaper – this is how to get your hands on oneThis is how to reserve one ahead of the middle aisle drop By Rebecca Knight 
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 The best blenders on the market in the UK - reviewed by expertsOur favourite blenders for blitzing up smoothies, soup, ice and protein shakes By Molly Cleary 
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 Spotted: the best deep fat fryer for familes, and it's less than £60 RNThis is the best deep fat fryer for large familes and for hosting — plus it's actually easy to clean! By Annie Collyer 
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 I just made soft serve ice cream at home in under 30 minutes with no pre-freeze with the latest Cuisinart gadgetMy at-home dessert game just seriously improved By Molly Cleary 


