Good Food
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items: Best knife sets for key kitchen tasks
items: Crispy, juicy, perfect: the best stainless steel frying pans to cook anything well
items: The best graters to buy: tested by experts
items: 13 of the best kitchen scales, tried and tested
items: Best electric barbecues for summer feasts in an instant
items: Best cool boxes and bags for keeping food and drinks ice-cold

Best knife sets for key kitchen tasks
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date: 2025-11-21T08:55:54.000Z
creator: Annie Collyer
subject: Review
subject: bread knife
subject: Judy Yorke
subject: kitchen knife
subject: knife sets
subject: Knives
subject: paring knife
subject: serrated knife
description: Sharpen up your skills in the kitchen with a good set of knives. We've put a selection of knife sets through their paces – read on to see which came out on top.
encoded: Whether a novice or experienced cook, a set of sharp knives is essential to make your dicing, slicing, chopping and carving easier. Though you can buy individual knives, the best knife sets also tend to come with storage, which is an excellent way of looking after them. Knife sets vary hugely in price and, at the top end, are expensive, but they are an investment that will last for years with care. And, as our test shows, buying knives on a budget doesn't always mean they won't perform well. Choose a set that will be useful for the way you cook: three to four knives will usually cover all bases, with larger sets having more specialised knives such as filleting, carving and more. A good starting set may include a chef's knife – potentially the most versatile knife – or similar, plus a paring knife for fruit and vegetables and a serrated knife for tomatoes, cheese and soft fruits. Some also come with integrated sharpeners, though for those that don't, you can refer our guide on the best knife sharpeners to buy. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best knife sets at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS 5/5 stars Best blowout knife set: Zwilling Spectrum Knife Block, £499 Best classic knife set: Stellar Classic Knife Block Set, £129 Best knife set: Joseph Joseph Elevate steel knife set, £130 Best knife block set: Opinel Parallèle five-piece knife block set, £170 Best Japanese knife set: HexClad the Essential Japanese Damascus steel knife set, £459 Best of the rest Best knife set for busy kitchens: Tefal EverSharp Pro, £160.98 Best knife set for under £100: ProCook Professional X50 Contour knife set, £69 Best knife set with sharpener: Ninja Foodi StaySharp 5-Piece Knife Block, £129.99 Best compact knife set: Jamie Oliver Tefal 6 kitchen knives and block, £150 Best traditional knife set: Sabatier by Stellar kitchen knives in wooden knife block, £115 Best essentials-only knife set: Circulon chef, utility and paring knife set, £60 Best knife set for drawer storage: Joseph Jos…

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Crispy, juicy, perfect: the best stainless steel frying pans to cook anything well
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date: 2025-11-05T16:05:25.000Z
creator: Annie Collyer
subject: Review
description: We tested a number of pans to find the best stainless steel frying pans for home cooks who want great heat control, easy cleanup and perfect browning
encoded: Choosing a stainless steel frying pan is an admittedly tough job. This type of pan is currently taking the cookware world by storm – and for good reason. Although an uncoated pan requires more work in the preparation and cleaning departments than its non-stick counterparts, the results truly speak for themselves. These six uncoated pans provided the perfect base when it came to searing steaks and salmon, caramelising onions, and even for frying up a few eggs. An uncoated frying pan is a better option for your family’s health, as there’s zero risk of chemicals from a coating leaking into your food. Better yet, they’re usually much easier to maintain – because of this lack of coating, they tend to be dishwasher-safe, as well as suitable for oven cooking (to a certain temperature) and you can usually use them with metal utensils. Convenient, but they do come at a price tag, which is why we’ve made sure to test each individual pan, and as a result, these are the ones that have been approved by the Good Food team. Whether you’re searching for something on a budget or you need a lightweight option for easy handling, these are the best options on the market in 2025. Best stainless steel frying pans at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best stainless steel frying pan: Zwilling Pro stainless-steel frying pan, from £94.95 Best premium stainless steel frying pan: Le Creuset signature stainless-steel frying pan, from £145 Best budget-friendly stainless steel frying pan: ProCook Professional Bi-Ply frying pan, from £45 Best deep stainless steel frying pan: Kuhn Rikon All Round frying pan, from £39.95 Best stainless steel frying pans for tossing foods: Silampos TriPly frying pan, from £65 Best stainless steel frying pan with an additional handle: ProCook Elite TriPly uncoated frying pan, from £60 How we tested stainless steel frying pans All frying pans were tested on an induction hob by Annie Collyer, a freelance journalist with more than eight years’ experience reviewing home and kitche…

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The best graters to buy: tested by experts
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date: 2025-10-27T11:05:39.000Z
creator: Annie Collyer
subject: Review
subject: Cheese
subject: cookery
subject: equipment
subject: grate
subject: graters
subject: grating
subject: Kitchen
subject: product review
subject: review
subject: zesting
description: We’ve found the best graters for shredding everything from chunky vegetables and garlic, to cheese and nutmeg. Find out which ones are our top buys
encoded: A grater is a true kitchen essential that’s often overlooked, but obvious in its absence when needed. The box grater is a versatile go-to, offering multiple blade grades across its sides. If kitchen space for storage is at a premium, hand-held graters with hanging loops are excellent alternatives. We tested graters with a combination of fresh ingredients, to bring you our picks of the best models on the market. We used parmesan, lemon and ginger to test out zesters, whilst carrot, cheddar and courgette were grated with the others. Little compares to tangy grated cheddar, piled high onto a hot jacket potato. But for the more adventurous, Good Food Magazines editor and judge of the World Cheese Awards, Keith Kendrick, shares his picks of the best cheese subscription boxes. Plus we’ve more inspiration with our top picks of the best cheese gifts. Best graters at a glance Best box grater: OXO Good Grips box grater, £20 Best zester: Microplane stainless steel premium classic zester, £14.95 Best cheese grater for serving: Microplane Container Bamboo micro grater, £39.95 Best ginger grater: Microplane 3-in-1 ginger tool, £19.95 Best premium box grater: OXO Good Grips box grater with removable zester, £35 Best zester for fuss-free mincing: Masterclass zester, £8.99 Best hand-held coarse grater: Victorinox coarse grater, £12 Best hand-held grater: Stellar acid-etched coarse grater, £14 Best cheese grater gadget: Victorinox compact grater, £17 Best grater with safety feature: ProCook narrow micro grater, £8 Best rotary cheese grater: Masterclass rotary cheese grater, £30.38 Jump to section: Best graters to buy in 2025 How to choose a grater How we tested graters We put graters to the test using parmesan, carrot, cheddar, courgette, lemon and ginger, then scored each grater based on the following criteria. Surface area of the grater: the bigger the surface area, the quicker you can complete the task in hand. Sharpness: we looked for a blade that made uniform shavings in one cle…

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13 of the best kitchen scales, tried and tested
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date: 2025-09-30T16:20:44.000Z
creator: Annie Collyer
subject: Review
subject: Lesley Jones
description: From high-tech models to simple, classic designs, we put a range of kitchen scales to the test to find the very best.
encoded: Whether you’re a novice cook or experienced baker, a set of the best kitchen scales can help you achieve reliably good results. However, there’s a wide choice of models available, from basic offerings that measure in grams and pounds, to high-tech scales that can handle tiny amounts (such as yeast or agar-agar), multiple units of measurement, or large capacities. We put a selection of scales through their paces in a busy kitchen measuring wet and dry ingredients. All our chosen scales were consistent in their measurements and all had their plus points, be it ease of storage, simple cleaning or the exact measurement of tiny amounts. Read on to discover our recommendations. JUMP TO REVIEWS Best kitchen scales deals Looking for a discount on one of the kitchen scales in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the best deals. Good Food in partnership with Tower kitchen scales: Good Food Electronic Kitchen Scale | £49.99 £29.99 at Amazon (save £20 or 40%) For more kitchen appliances deals, visit our guide, discover how our experts test products and let us do the hard work for you. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best kitchen scales at a glance Best kitchen scales: ProCook digital scales, £14 Best precision kitchen scales: Beurer KS 36 Precision kitchen scales, £35.95 Best digital kitchen scales: OXO Good Grips kitchen scales, £54.22 Best kitchen scales for affordability: Salter Stainless Steel Dual Platform Scale, £22.99 Best kitchen scales for design: Salter British Bakes digital scale, £22.99 Best rechargeable kitchen scales: Smeg kitchen scales, £129.95 Best basic kitchen scales: Salter Expert Digital Scale, £22.99 Best Salter kitchen scales: Salter Aquatronic digital kitchen scales, £15.93 Best kitchen scales for coffee: Bodum Bistro Barista digital scales, £42 Best kitchen scales for baking: Ooni dual-platform digital scales, £50 Best compact kitchen scales: Salter Arc electronic scales, £10 Best kitchen scales with bowl: Beurer KS25 kitchen …

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Best electric barbecues for summer feasts in an instant
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date: 2025-04-08T15:53:53.000Z
creator: Annie Collyer
subject: Review
description: Electric barbecues are the must-have trend for summer 2025: effortless, fuel-free and perfect for searing your favourites. Ready to upgrade?
encoded: Electric barbecues are the hottest models on the block for summer 2025, but are they worth switching for your gas or charcoal counterpart? This comes down to your requirements – and your outdoor space. If you need an upgrade, these are the best electric barbecues to consider. All that's required for a cooking session on an electric barbecue is – you guessed it – an outdoor socket. That means you won’t have to go to the shops for fuel on the hottest day of the year. And if you hate the faff of buying (and storing) charcoal bags or gas bottles, then an electric barbecue is just the ticket. Our team has tried all of these models with our favourite barbecue recipes, so read on to find the best option for your grilling needs. Best electric barbecues at a glance Best electric barbecue for small spaces: Weber Lumin Compact, £329 Best electric barbecue for smoking: Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker, £299.99 Best electric barbecue for ease of use: CADAC E-Braai 40, £275 Best electric barbecue for versatility: Weber Lumin electric BBQ, £519 Best electric barbecue for balconies: Morso Balcone, £269 Jump to section: Best electric barbecues to buy in 2025 How does an electric barbecue work? How to use an electric barbecue How to clean an electric barbecue How we tested electric barbecues Best electric barbecues to buy in 2025 Weber Lumin Compact Available from John Lewis and Partners (£329), BBQ World (£367), Go Outdoors (£399), Amazon (£449.99) Best electric barbecue for small spaces Pros: Simple and intuitive to unbox and put together Zone-selectable heat controls Temperature thermometer clear to read Quick to heat – quicker than waiting for coals to burn down Max temp 315°C Sear, smoke, steam or boil settings Cons: Definite hot spots while cooking Ingredients took much longer to cook than other barbecues Ingredients like halloumi stuck on the grill Star rating: 5/5 The Weber Lumin Compact is a game-changer for convenience as it offers a spacious and versatile cooki…

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Best cool boxes and bags for keeping food and drinks ice-cold
type: item
date: 2025-04-08T15:51:33.000Z
creator: Annie Collyer
subject: Review
subject: best cool box
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: chilled food
subject: cool bag
subject: cool bags
subject: cool box
subject: cool boxes
subject: ice box
subject: Picnic food
subject: Picnics
description: Plan ahead for warmer weather with our pick of the best cool boxes and bags, perfect for picnics, barbecues, camping or road trips.
encoded: A cool box might not be used often — especially in the colder months — but you'll soon find it a convenient purchase, especially if you're outdoorsy. Whether you have a camping holiday booked, a day trip to the seaside planned, or you’re a frequent picnic-goer in the British summertime, there are heaps of impressive cool boxes on the market for you to choose from. And some even claim to keep ice for five whole days. The perfect chamber to keep your picnic foods and beverages cold while you're away from your refrigerator, a cool box is more than just convenient — it’s a must-have for a successful day trip or staycation. With a recent influx of new cool boxes to the market, there are a few different types to choose from. There’s the classic cool box that you fill with ice, the electric cool box that requires power and the all-handy cool bag which is convenient to store. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to choosing a cool box. This decision should be made while considering three factors: what you’ll use it for, the size of your family and your budget. We’ve tested all of the top-rated cool boxes on the market, ready for spring and summer 2025. These models impressed our testing team when it came to their capacity, design and, most importantly of all, keeping temperature. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best cool boxes at a glance Best overall cool box: Ninja FrostVault 28L, £199.99 Best cool box: Outwell Ecocool slate grey cool box, £69.95 Best investment cool box: Yeti Roadie 24 cooler, £225 Best large cool box: Igloo MaxCold 40 Ice 38-litre wheeled cool box, £99.99 Best cool box on wheels: Coleman Convoy 65 QT Wheeled Cool Box, £184.99 Best cool box for day trips: Yeti Tundra 45, £300 Best electric cool box: Vonshef 28L electric cool box on wheels, £84.99 Best cool bag: Hydro Flask Carry Out Soft Cooler, £69.95 Best cool box for camping: Petromax 25L Cool Box, £283.25 Jump to: Best cool boxes to buy in 2025 How to choose the best cool box How …

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