Cook up a storm Adam Rees selects the latest gear to turn YOU in to a Masterchef Cost competitive pan set with quality and beauty
For those of you that want your kitchen equipment not only of the highest quality but also with looks to match, the Lakeland 5-piece non-stick pan set is one of the best you can get without breaking the bank. With a trio of 16, 18 and 20cm saucepans, a milk pan and a sturdy frying pan, this quality set of pans has excellent heat distribution and comes out sparkling even after the most robust treatment. Coming in smart carbon or copper colour, they both look and perform far beyond their division. BUY IT: For £84.99 from Lakeland Cardiff https://www.lakeland.co.uk/26191/Lakeland-5-Piece-Copper-Coloured-Non-Stick-Pan-Set
Titanium pan offers excellent scratch and dirt resistance It’s difficult to get your head around the idea that a pan can have 24 times better non-stick capability, yet the boffins at Tefal claim to have delivered a pan that seems almost incapable of getting dirty or scratched. The titanium-reinforced cooking area certainly delivers on its promise, which you can clean effectively with no more than a running tap, while you can happily scratch away with a metal fork without leaving a mark. The high sides mean it can be used as a pot, pan, baking dish, wok and more. It even comes with a lid and steaming rack and the trademark red hot spot also indicates the ideal cooking temperature with superb heat distribution. BUY IT: For £60 from Debenhams, Cardiff https://www.lakeland.co.uk/26233/Tefal-Owl-Animal-Pancake-Pan-25cm-with-SqueezeBottle
Multi-cooker takes the strain at dinner time We love devices like the Crock-Pot 5.6L Express Multi-Cooker where you can just throw ingredients in in the morning and come home to a warm, healthy meal in the evening without any faff. Though the array of buttons on the Crock-Pot might at first appear daunting, it’s pretty easy to get into the 12 main settings, whether you want to steam, saute or slow cook, while manual controls are quick to master. At 4 litres of cooking space there’s plenty of room for a big feed too. As well as a steam rack and a spoon it even comes with a recipe book to get you started. Trust us when we say a slow cooked baked potato in one of these things will change your life. BUY IT: From £89.99 from Lakeland Cardiff https://www.lakeland.co.uk/61768/Crock-Pot-5-6L-Express-Multi-Cooker-CSC051
Elite grill provides exceptional performance The BORA Tepan stainless steel grill is a serious piece of kit for those whom only the most elite gear will do. The grill comprises a continuous plate for powerful flash cooking. Two different grilling zones with individual controls mean you can simultaneously grill fish and meat at high heat on one and lightly crisp up vegetables on the other. As you’d expect from such a professional high-end product, the heat distribution and retention is exceptional, with the results speaking for themselves with steak, fish and more cooked at up to 250°C. A real style icon. BUY IT: From £3,790 Artisan Interiors, Cardiff.
Powerful food processor makes light work Though not feeling quite as up to standard as Cuisinart’s previous stainless steel choppers, the performance of this Mini Prep Pro is second to none. Coming in silver or ‘Vintage Rose’ for a few quid extra, the capacity is just shy of a litre. But the twin direction blade is surprisingly powerful, making easy work of some of the biggest chunks of raw vegetables and ice we threw its way for a morning smoothie. One of our biggest peeves is food getting stuck around the side that needs to be pushed down back into the blade’s path. Switching direction however ensured this was kept to the absolute minimum on the Mini Prep. BUY IT: £44.99 from John Lewis Cardiff https://www.johnlewis.com/cuisinart-mini-prep-pro-compact-food-processor-silver/ p3751429
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