The best kitchen gadgets our GH cookery team can't live without (2024)

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GH Cookery Editor Emma Franklin chooses...

Crock-pot Crock-Pot Digital Slow Cooker

Pros

• It’s so easy to just set and go
• If your timings go askew it automatically switches to a ‘keep warm’ function
• The bowl and lid are dishwasher safe

Cons

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GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields chooses...

lakeland Zyliss Comfort 6-Piece Kitchen Knife Set

Pros

• Lightweight feel and handling
• Blade guards mean they can be stored safely
• Range of sizes and types in set

Cons

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GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields chooses...

Joseph Joseph Nest Measure Measuring Cups

Pros

• Stack together nicely
• Snap together handles for easy storage
• Well designed and stylish

Cons

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GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields chooses...

Cuisinart SG20 Electric Spice and Nut Grinder

Pros

• Really good for grinding spices and nuts
• It works a treat for coffee beans
• It's dishwasher safe

Cons

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GH Cookery Assistant Georgie D’Arcy Coles chooses...

Nutribullet 600 Series

Pros

• Great for small tasks like making breadcrumbs or curry paste
• Less mess than using a full blender
• Easy to clean

Cons

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GH Cookery Editor Emma Franklin chooses...

Lakeland InstantPot Duo Crisp & Air Fryer Multicooker

Pros

• It's a slow, pressure cooker and rice cooker with extra specific functions
• An electric model feels more ‘in control’ than stove top versions
• A friendly and super-active Facebook group for InstantPot users

Cons

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GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields chooses...

Smeg Matte Frying Pan

Pros

• Really good quality
• Non-stick
• Drains well in the dishwasher (so no pool of water in the handle)

Cons

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GH Digital Cookery Writer Grace Evans chooses

Joseph Jospeph Index Chopping Board Set

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Pros

• They neatly fit into a cupboard
• The holder prevents the boards from falling over
• Organised to easily separate meat, vegetables and more

Cons

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GH Cookery Assistant Georgie D’Arcy Coles

Lakeland My Kitchen Silicone Coated Mini Cooking Spatula

Pros

• Spatulas get more use in the kitchen than wooden spoons
• Silicone spatulas are the most flexible
• These smaller ones come in very handy

Cons

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GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields chooses...

Nisbets Microplane Premium Grater and Zester

Pros

• This is the grater we use in the test kitchen (and at home)
• Perfect for zesting citrus fruits
• Great for finely grating fresh ginger

Cons

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GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields

OXO Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

Pros

• It's a safe and easy way to prep an avo
• Dishwasher safe
• Seems gimmicky, but it really works

Cons

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GH Digital Cookery Writer Grace Evans chooses...

Lakeland KitchenAid Artisan 175 Stand Mixer

Pros

• Great for making large cakes or lots of icing
• Does the work for you so it frees time for other tasks
• Variety of stylish colours

Cons

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GH Cookery Assistant Georgie D’Arcy Coles chooses...

Pyrex Cook & Freeze Set of 3 Glass Rectangular Dishes with plastic lids

Pros

• Oven and dishwasher safe
• They don't stain
• Stack nicely and make the fridge look decluttered

Cons

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GH Cookery Editor Emma Franklin chooses...

Mermaid Samuel Groves Hard Anodised Aluminium Baking Tray

Pros

• A special extra hard coating that makes them non-stick
• Super durable and don’t buckle in a hot oven
• Comes with a lifetime guarantee

Cons

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GH Digital Cookery Writer Grace Evans chooses...

Ikea KONCHIS garlic press

Pros

• Sturdy, not flimsy
• Only one I've found that actually works
• Great value

Cons