Cookware
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I’ve been saving up for cast iron, but this aluminium pan at Aldi has turned my head – it’s a lightweight, affordable alternative if you hate lifting heavy pans
Is this material the new gold standard for cookware?
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Uninspired by this year's colour trends? So was I, until I saw Le Creuset's new shimmering coastal colour – it'll transport you to your summer holiday
Bleu Riviera brings a much needed warmth to the winter blues
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We've found 3 of the best woks for stir-fries
Make stir-fries in a jiffy with the best wok
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I've tested dozens of pans as a home economist – this Le Creuset set is the one that's made me want to transition to non-toxic stainless steel for good
Turns out cooking without non-stick coatings is a breeze with the right cookware set
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I've spotted Nigella Lawson is a longtime fan of this hugely popular cookware brand – I'm going to be imitating her choice of colour with this viral pan
The chef owns this Instagram-famous pan in the most charming shade
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Our tried and tested top non-stick pans for fried eggs, pancakes, and speedy stir-fries
We've done the flipping and sticking so you don't have to
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Can you make pancakes in a stainless steel pan? I tried it with this Le Creuset version to prove you don't need a non-stick coating for the job
Turns out you don't need a non-stick coating for pancakes
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I'll warn you now – M&S's new food containers look so good that you won't want to stash your leftovers in the freezer
I can't decide which type is my favourite
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Dunelm's 2-in-1 oil spray and pourer is the ultimate air fryer accessory – why I predict this £5 buy is bound to sell out
I've already got one on the way
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Dunelm is selling a £7 jug that cooks pasta without a hob or microwave – it's the most low-effort method I've seen
Some might even call it lazy
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Best pans for induction hobs – tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
Investing in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are my top picks of induction friendly cookware
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We've tested the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
We've reviewed the best saucepan sets and picked out the best ones to help you cook up a storm in the kitchen
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Stacey Solomon has just put me onto the cleverest cake tins that will stop your sponge from sticking – every home baker needs one
These tins are a game-changer!
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Jamie Oliver recommends this one pan above all others for low-faff, one-pot dinners – and our expert reviewer agrees with its stellar 4.9 star user rating
Batch cooking season just got simpler
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I'm making nights in extra cosy with Aldi's heart-shaped mini cast-iron pots – they're perfect for the air fryer and available for just £12.99
These mini cast-iron casseroles work for mini pies or chocolate puds
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Lakeland has taken inspiration from Our Place's incredible Titanium Always Pan with its own extremely affordable £35 version
I think Lakeland is leading the way on 2026's newest cookware trend
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Ceramic colanders are the new must-have kitchen accessory – cookware experts say they could be the key to healthier cooking
Is 2026 the year to invest in ceramic everything for your kitchen?
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My friends all thought this compartmented chopping board was super expensive – it's actually a genius £7.99 Aldi star buy
And my new kitchen hero
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I'm not surprised this was the most popular all-in-one pan of 2025 - stylish and multi-tasking, I've lost track of how many times it's sold out
The piece of cookware Ideal Home readers couldn't stop clicking on
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This stunning Our Place ceramic cookware set is the highlight of my kitchen – the non-toxic non-stick surface makes it a dream to cook with and clean
If you're on the hunt for a complete cookware reset in the New Year, this is the set for you
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George Home is selling a gorgeous £17 alternative for Gordon Ramsay's pricey HexClad pan — the range is also oven and dishwasher safe
This collection looks like the real deal
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Aldi’s viral £7.99 4-in-1 chopping board is landing in the UK – it makes meal prepping so much easier and efficient
I predict this clever board will sell out fast
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The highlight of my job is testing new cookware – these are the new pans and designs that thoroughly impressed me in 2025
All-in-one pans and stainless steel had a serious moment
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These are the Le Creuset colours Ideal Home readers couldn't stop looking at this year
We reveal the hues and buys that you fell for every month of the last year
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Tom Kerridge has designed the perfect roasting tray for potatoes with M&S – its honeycomb surface helped me make my best ever roast dinner
I can't get over how affordable this pan is for the quality
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I'm trying Jamie Oliver's 'get ahead gravy' hack to save time on Christmas Day, using these 3 cookware essentials – even after a decade, it's still a classic
The three items you need to invest in before prepping ahead
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I just spotted the most genius fat-separating gravy jug for roast dinner season – I can't believe I didn't know about this gadget sooner
It dispenses the separated liquid from the bottom
