Molly is Ideal Home's Kitchen Appliances Editor and Certified Expert on Appliances and Cookware. Since she started testing products four years ago, she has evaluated hundreds of small appliances in both controlled test environments at the Ideal Home test facility and in her own kitchen, giving her insight into what actually works for home cooks.
Since joining in 2022, she's worked to apply real-world testing to every piece of kitchen-related buying advice you see on the website, which has involved reviewing everything from ice-cream makers to mixing bowls.
While her expertise spans everything you would want to hand in a kitchen, she's particularly known on the team for her comprehensive knowledge of air fryers, having systematically tested pretty much every model released since 2022. She’s tested bestselling products from the biggest names in coffee machines and cooking appliances, including the likes of Ninja, De’Longhi, Sage, Breville, Russell Hobbs and more.
To stay ahead of the next must-have kitchen buy, Molly regularly immerses herself in the world of kitchen technology, from exploring the research and testing facilities of industry leaders like Ninja Kitchen to attending cooking classes with Le Creuset and heading off to major consumer shows like IFA in Berlin.
Her hands-on approach and deep technical understanding allow her to spot not just what's new, but what's actually going to make a difference in your home when it comes to new kitchen tech. Before joining her treasured Ideal Home, she developed her expertise whilst working on the editorial teams for Real Homes, Homes & Gardens, and Livingetc.
IDEAL HOME TRUTHS
Where’s your happy place?
The beach! I love finding a great new beach but I have a real soft spot for UK ones (rain or shine!) so I'll pick one either in my hometown of Bournemouth or in Cornwall.
What’s your home addiction?
Kitchen gadgets are my ultimate home addiction, even outside of work time. Luckily I have a section of floor-to-ceiling open shelving in my flat where I can stash my favourites, but I still find myself overflowing with sourdough jars and herb keepers. It's a great perk of the job!
What is your next home project?
I need to find a way to display my cast-iron cookware stylishly. The farmhouse-style kitchen of my dreams with open shelving is off the cards for now, so I'm looking for a way to replicate the look in my rental kitchen for a bit less.
Latest articles by Molly Cleary
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It's no surprise these stainless steel M&S pans designed by Tom Kerridge are already a bestsellerJust in time for Christmas dinner season
By Molly Cleary
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ProCook's bean-to-cup machine has features you usually only get if you pay £100s more – now it's even cheaper for this weekend onlyIt's been reduced by £120
By Molly Cleary
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Jamie Oliver's air fryer hack will give you access to a whole new cooking method – it allows for speedy all-in-one mealsPlus it costs nothing to implement
By Molly Cleary
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Ninja's Luxe Café Pro is £150 more expensive than the original version – here's why I think this upgraded coffee machine is worth buyingThese upgrades are worth the extra investment
By Molly Cleary
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I'm stunned by the low price of this Ninja Luxe Café bundle – it features the machine and two great accessories for just £469It's seriously worth a look
By Molly Cleary
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This £60 14-piece pan set from Lakeland has a genius space-saving USP for small kitchensI think it's a star buy for storing cookware in a cosy kitchen
By Molly Cleary
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This fully automatic bean-to-cup machine was only released in October but it's already on saleFor just £250 I can attest that it's a total bargain
By Molly Cleary
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I've been trying Tom Kerridge's acacia wood chopping board with chef-approved featuresIncluding separate ingredient and carving zones
By Molly Cleary
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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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Nespresso's coffee pod advent calendar has dropped – I had a sneak peek at what's inside and the surprise behind door 24These are 24 gifts they'll definitely use this December
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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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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The new M&S x Tom Kerridge cookware collaboration is finally available to buy – I still can't believe the price tag of this one cast iron productI already know which pieces from this collection are bound to sell out
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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How to choose the best cookware – what to buy and where you should buy it fromYour ultimate guide on how to buy pans that you'll use for years
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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This gorgeous £24.50 Tesco pan promises to do the job of all of the other cookware in your kitchen – plus you can pick it up with a matching potIt's the cheapest Always Pan alternative on the market by far
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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If someone gave me this gorgeous coffee advent calendar as a gift I'd be so impressedYou can pick from the ground or whole bean version
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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Cuisinart has a new small-kitchen-friendly collection of coffee machines to create a cosy café feel at home, with every budget coveredWith bean-to-cup and espresso machines unveiled
By Molly Cleary
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'I'm going to get another just in case they stop selling them' – Shoppers are loving Dunelm's pastel cookware piecesYou need to see Dunelm's new-in cookware
By Molly Cleary



