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Bake Off 2026 starts tonight – here’s what to know, plus the kit worthy of star bakers

Set your oven timers, the new series of The Great British Bake Off is about to hit our screens

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Aldi is launching a mini air fryer that’s perfect for small kitchens

The compact air fryer comes in two different colours

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14 best pizza ovens for indoor and outdoor cooking

Make restaurant quality pizzas at home with these wood-fired, gas and electric models

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Are Hexclad pans worth it? I tested 10 to find out

The pans are known for their hexagonal pattern with raised stainless steel peaks

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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

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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

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How much does it cost to run an air fryer? This is what the experts say

Plus their tips for energy efficient cooking

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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?

10 best stainless steel pans, tested by an expert

These are the quality pans worth investing in for your kitchen

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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

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‘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

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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

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This small air fryer is perfect for one-person meals

Our expert tester called it a “fuss-free” appliance that “cooks really well”

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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

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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

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

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?

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

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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

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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

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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

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