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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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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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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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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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
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If your kitchen is all-white everything, this is the KitchenAid for youKitchenAid's new monochrome stand mixer shade is bound to divide opinion on appliance colour trends for 2026 – it's certainly one for the minimalists
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's new £19.99 buy solves my biggest annoyance with my Slushi – but this accessory is already selling out fastYou get a set thrown in for free right now if you buy a Slushi machine
By Molly Cleary
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Vogue Williams is guilty of a big air fryer mistake that could kill your appliance - you’re probably making the same faux pas, tooMaking this air fryer mistake can reduce your appliance's lifespan
By Kezia Reynolds
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Nigella Lawson introduced me to this kitchen appliance she uses 'thrice weekly' – it's now under £25, and everyone on my Christmas list is getting oneNigella uses it herself 'thrice weekly'
By Molly Cleary
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I love my Ninja air fryer, but Lidl’s £70 dual zone version has turned my head – it’s available in the prettiest neutral colourwayKitchen appliances deserve to be pretty
By Kezia Reynolds
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My sister is a sceptic when it comes to kitchen appliances – this under £25 buy for speedy cooking is the only one she swears byIt's a rice cooker to the rescue
By Molly Cleary
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These bright, bold new Ninja air fryers were made for maximalist kitchens – with shades including Cherry and Ginger SnapThey're available for a limited time only
By Molly Cleary
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I tried the SourHouse DoughBed, a gadget designed to proof your bread right every single time – I was skeptical, but it really worksIt may have improved my sourdough loaf, but there’s one big caveat
By Helen McCue
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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 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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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


