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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These bright, bold new Ninja air fryers were made for maximalist kitchens – with shades including Cherry and Ginger Snap
They'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 works
It 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 colours
You can grab it in pastel pink, green, cream or black
By Molly Cleary
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How we test air fryers at Ideal Home
Our 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 must
It'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 nights
This 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 cables
There'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 help
No 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 more
It blends, heats and keeps soup warm while you do other jobs
By Molly Cleary
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Looking for an affordable air fryer? I've tested the four very best air fryers under £100
I'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 side
It 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 time
Cosy 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 £120
It'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 kitchen
And 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 Kmix
I'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 price
The 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 favourites
Reviews 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 kitchen
Find 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 buy
It'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 bonkers
Does 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 tested
The 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 went
I 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 price
Lidl'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 one
This 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 experts
Our 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 RN
This 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 gadget
My at-home dessert game just seriously improved
By Molly Cleary

