I recently helped my mum to move into a new house, which is always a time ripe for decluttering. As Ideal Home's Kitchen Appliances Editor, I was tasked with arranging the kitchen cupboards, the utensils, the many millions of food storage containers and of course her selection of the best saucepans and best non-stick frying pans.
After over 20 years of living in the same house, her collection had grown more than a bit unwieldy, which got me thinking about which pans are essential to a kitchen, and how many of each type of pan you need. Here's what I discovered on my pan arranging journey, with the help of some cooking experts and professional chefs I whittled this list down to the 5 essential pans you need for your kitchen.
