It’s biscuit week in the Bake Off tent – here’s what to know, plus the kit worthy of star bakers Set your oven timers, the latest episode of The Great British Bake Off is about to hit our screens The Independent UK · Aug 21
Asda’s £37 pizza oven is the ultimate summer al fresco dining upgrade Cook restaurant quality pizzas from your garden with this Asda BBQ accessoryRead more: Best outdoor and indoor pizza ovens, tested The Independent UK · Jul 29
Ooni karu 2 vs Ninja artisan: I put two top garden pizza ovens to the test From ease of use to the quality of the pizza produced, I find out which outdoor oven is worth the splurgeRead more: Best indoor and outdoor pizza ovens, tested The Independent UK · Jul 13
Forget the Ninja creami, Lidl’s new ice cream maker is £130 cheaper Lidl’s latest appliance works exactly like the Ninja creami, and there are seven different presets to choose from The Independent UK · Jul 13
Ooni koda 2 vs Gozney arc lite: I put the popular outdoor pizza ovens head to head Want to know which of these pizza ovens deserves a spot on your patio? I’ve got the lowdownRead more: Best indoor and outdoor pizza ovens, tested The Independent UK · Jul 10
Aldi is launching a mini air fryer that’s perfect for small kitchens The compact air fryer comes in two different colours The Independent UK · Jul 10
14 best pizza ovens for indoor and outdoor cooking Make restaurant quality pizzas at home with these wood-fired, gas and electric models The Independent UK · Jun 5
Are Hexclad pans worth it? I tested 10 to find out The pans are known for their hexagonal pattern with raised stainless steel peaks The Independent UK · May 15
You need to replace your non-stick pans as soon as you see these marks Are you using pans that you should’ve thrown out years ago? Here’s how to tell when it’s time to let go The Independent UK · May 5
Nespresso’s new machine has had a ‘big upgrade’ and it’s perfect for ice coffees The Nespresso Vertuo just got an upgrade, and it’s ideal for making iced coffee at home The Independent UK · Apr 23
How much does it cost to run an air fryer? This is what the experts say Plus their tips for energy efficient cooking The Independent UK · Apr 2
Nespresso Vertuo Up review: a sleek pod machine that makes iced coffee feel effortless Nespresso’s latest Verto upgrade brings together customisation and convenience, but is it enough to justify the ongoing pod cost? T3 · Apr 1
10 best stainless steel pans, tested by an expert These are the quality pans worth investing in for your kitchen The Independent UK · Mar 18
Ninja crispi pro review: ‘I’ve tried to find something negative about this machine but it’s a struggle’ The latest Ninja crispi comes with new cooking settings, including bake, proof and dehydrate The Independent UK · Mar 4
The Independent UK · Jan 29 ‘My home is prone to damp and this dehumidifier helped control condensation’ This clever gadget even comes with a laundry drying mode and costs just 7.5p per hour to run
The Independent UK · Jan 26 This £20 electric heater is ‘really effective’ for instant heat in small rooms At less than £20, this electric heater is hard to turn down
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 This small air fryer is perfect for one-person meals Our expert tester called it a “fuss-free” appliance that “cooks really well”
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 I cooked an entire roast dinner in my air fryer – here’s my step-by-step guide Centrepieces and trimmings cooked with minimal fuss – here are my top tips
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 8 best kitchen bins to keep your space tidy, from sensor to pedal models These are the most stylish kitchen bins to dispose of your food waste
T3 · Nov 3, 2025 Kärcher RCV 5 Robot Vacuum Cleaner review: armed with lasers, LiDar and a mop With serious suction power, clever obstacle detection and a built-in mop, the Karcher RCV 5 makes light work out of cleaning any floor
T3 · Oct 24, 2025 Smeg Espresso & Cold Brew Machine ECF03 review: a chic machine that makes espresso and cold brew look effortless Smeg’s latest coffee machine brings espresso and cold brew together in one stylish package – but is it enough to blow away serious coffee fans?
T3 · Oct 23, 2025 Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L Multi-Cooker review: a space saving essential for small or solo households The Instant Pot has been downsized but still delivers consistent results for fast, fuss-free meals
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 10 best toasters, tried and tested with sourdough, bagels and crumpets Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so, start yours with one of these top toasters
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 8 best indoor pizza ovens for your home, tried and tested by an expert Many models can be used to cook different types of food, too
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 How does Cuisinart’s £99 freeze wand compare with Ninja’s £249 creami deluxe? I put these two ice cream makers to the test to find out which one deserves a spot in your kitchen