Good Food
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items: Best hand blenders for making smoothies, salad dressings and more
items: We've tested dozens of cookware sets - these are the best pan sets 2025
items: 14 of the best roasting tins for perfectly cooked Sunday roast
items: Best novelty Christmas decorations and quirky baubles for foodies
items: The best potato ricers for making silky smooth mash
items: The best steamers on test
items: Best soup makers 2025, tried and tested by experts
items: Best Stanley Cup dupes 2025, tried and tested
items: The best pressure cookers tried and tested
items: The best hand mixers for bakers

Best hand blenders for making smoothies, salad dressings and more
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date: 2025-11-20T14:35:08.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: Fiona Logan
subject: hand blenders
subject: kitchen equipment
subject: Stick blender
description: Get whizzy with it and invest in a stick blender to make soups, smoothies, sauces and much more. We put them to the test and picked our favourite versions
encoded: Why not add a versatile stick blender to your kitchen armoury? They take up far less space than a traditional jug blender or food processor and are an easy way to whip up soups and sauces in record time. No need to decant hot food into another container while cooking — simply take the wand straight to the pot. Many come with safety guards to ensure that pans and casseroles won’t be scratched. Plastic or steel casings cover the blades and draw ingredients up to be blended perfectly. Although they’re compact and can easily fit in the smallest kitchen cupboard, some immersion blender models come with extra beakers and blades, so will take up more room. If you simply want smooth soups and sauces, then even a basic model will do wonders for the quality of your dishes and the speed you get dinner on the table. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Lesley Jones. Best hand blender deals Looking for a discount on one of the hand blenders in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the best deals. Good Food in partnership with Tower hand blender: Good Food Digital Hand Blender | £69.99 £48.99 at Tower (save £21 or 30% with code GOODFOOD30) More hand blender deals: KitchenAid GO cordless hand blender | £179 £161.95 at Harts of Stur (save £17.05 or 10%) Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Food Prep System | £99.99 £79.99 at Ninja (save £20 or 20%) Bamix Classic hand blender | £109 £98.10 at Harts of Stur (save £10.90 or 10%) Russell Hobbs Desire 3-in-1 hand blender set | £49.99 £32.30 at Amazon (save £17.69 or 35%) 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 View Green Video on the source website Best hand blenders at a glance Best cordless hand blender: KitchenAid GO cordless hand blender, £161.95 Best professional-quality blender: Ninja Foodi 2-in-1 Food Prep System, £79.99 Best hand blender for large quantities: Kenwood Triblade XL+ Hand Blende…

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We've tested dozens of cookware sets - these are the best pan sets 2025
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date: 2025-11-04T16:59:51.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: basic cooking
subject: best pans
subject: best saucepans
subject: Christmas gifts
subject: Everyday
subject: Gifts
subject: Lesley Jones
subject: saucepan review
description: A good set of pans will enhance your culinary adventures for years to come. Read our reviews of stainless steel and aluminium offerings, from cheap to blowout, to find out which is best for you
encoded: The best pan sets should be robust and reliable enough to withstand years of use, and while the cost of buying an entire set might be off-putting, purchasing them individually might end up being more expensive in the long run. With a matching set, you'll also have familiarity with the pans you use and understand how quickly they heat, along with other special features. And, if that isn’t enough to tempt you, a matching set does look good, too. When choosing a pan set, your first port of call is to consider what you want: light or heavy, how many pans and your budget. Good pans with extended guarantees are solidly built with outstanding conductivity and heat quickly. They're also easier and cheaper to use, less likely to burn and have a longer life. But, equally, some excellent pans don't cost a fortune, as you'll see from my recommendations. Pan sets come in so many combinations of sizes and types, it can be difficult to decide what to go for. Every one of the combos I've tried and tested here has different items that can be added to complete your ideal collection. From steamers to casseroles, sauté pans to woks, there’s a lot you can add later to the basic trio of lidded saucepans. Read on for our tried-and-tested recommendations. Best pan set deals Hoping to find a discount on one of the pan sets in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the biggest savings – these are the best we've found so far: Good Food in partnership with Tower pan sets: Good Food 3-piece stainless steel saucepan set | £99.99 £74.99 at Tower (save £25 or 25%) Good Food Tri-Ply 5-piece cookware set | £299.99 £209.99 at Tower (save £90 or 30% with code GOODFOOD30) More deals: Circulon C Series SteelShield 3-piece pan set | £205 £124.99 at Amazon (save £80.01 or 39%) Cuisinart Ceramica XT non-stick cookware set | £149.99 £79.99 at Cuisinart (save £70 or 46%) Stellar Stay Cool 4-Piece Draining Saucepan Set | £300 £90 at Stellar (save £210 or 70%) For even more savings, take a look at o…

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14 of the best roasting tins for perfectly cooked Sunday roast
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date: 2025-11-04T16:37:04.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best roasting tin
subject: Lesley Jones
subject: Roast dinner
subject: Sunday lunch
subject: Sunday roast
subject: Traybake
description: From traybakes for the table to a succulent roast dinner with all the trimmings, a solid roasting tin is an essential piece of kitchen kit – discover our pick of the best to buy
encoded: A robust roasting tin is essential for cooking Sunday roasts and midweek traybakes. As such, it’s important not to purchase this indispensable kitchen staple without doing some homework. Buy right and it should give you years of faultless use and still be easy to clean. Most roasting tins come with lengthy guarantees to indicate their manufacturers' faith in the longevity and we guarantee you won’t regret buying a quality pan. To find the best, we tested a range of oven roasting tins, ranging from budget buys to those costing more than £150, and most performed adequately when cooking a set recipe of chicken thighs with garlic cloves, potatoes and onion rings. We picked out the tins that helped make an even roast, crisping veg and adding a crunchy edge to spuds without burning on the sides or warping when we carried the food from oven to counter. Every tin in our final selection also scored well for browning without sticking. Read on for our recommendations. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best roasting tins at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS 5/5 stars: Best roasting tin for easy handling: JosephJoseph Nest roasting tray, £40 Best blowout roasting tin: HexClad roasting pan with rack, £179 Best UK-made roasting tin: Lakeland deep roasting tin, £9.99 Best two-piece roasting tin set: Circulon Ultimum non-stick roasting tray set, £34.99 Best roasting tin set: Falcon Bake Set, £94.95 Best of the rest: Best roasting tin for smaller households: ProCook stainless steel roasting tin, from £30 Best budget roasting tin: ProCook non-stick granite roasting tin, £14 Best roasting tin for families: Circulon non-stick roasting oven tray and rack, £25.60 Best roasting tin for entertaining: Zwilling Plus stainless-steel roaster, £99.95 Best value roasting tin: Salter Marblestone non-stick roasting pan, £9.99 Best roasting tin for eco credentials: Kuhn Rikon New Life Pro roasting tin, £49.95 Best classic roasting tin: Le Creuset Signature cast iron roaster, from £239 Best invest…

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Best novelty Christmas decorations and quirky baubles for foodies
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date: 2025-10-27T16:57:12.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Recipes
subject: Review
subject: Christmas decoration
subject: Christmas tree
subject: food baubles
subject: foodie baubles
description: Looking for a fun way to decorate your Christmas tree? Choose from our best foodie baubles of 2025, from pigs in blankets and mince pies to stand mixers, Christmas dinners, a cake stand adorned with treats, and more...
encoded: Foodie Christmas baubles may have been considered a passing trend but have become a firm fixture of Christmas decorations. With foods from Brussels sprouts to roast potatoes, a classic turkey and all its trimmings, mince pies and sparkly layer cakes, there are even pigs in blankets all dressed up and ready to decorate the tree, wreath or table. There's a fantastic array of decorations out there from glass to wood, metal, and acrylic, and prices range from a few pounds for a bit of fun, and upwards for the larger and more intricate or handmade. Whether your tree is for the family, creating a fun display for the children or making an elegant statement, there will be something to suit everyone. Doubtless, many of these baubles are bound to become cherished keepsakes brought out each year to evoke their treasured memories. We have chosen a selection of our favourites that made us smile, gasp with delight or both. For more festive inspiration, visit our reviews section to find over 400 buyer guides, including the best advent calendars and the best Christmas hampers to buy. Best Christmas baubles and decorations for foodies Oliver Bonas croissant sequinned decoration Available from Oliver Bonas (£8.50) Everything gets a sparkly makeover at Christmas and this croissant is no exception. Embroidered entirely with gold sequins, it will catch the lights perfectly on your tree. Bonus points for the neon pink loop to hang it from, too. Available from: Oliver Bonas (£8.50) John Lewis custard cream felt tree decoration Available from John Lewis (£6) This soft custard cream bauble has impressive detail and is a great non-breakable option. You can complete your biscuit tin collection with a felt bourbon and jam biscuit too. John Lewis baubles tend to sell out fast, so make sure you pick one up quickly if you're keen. Available from: John Lewis (£6) Emma Bridgewater Christmas stars tiny teapot decoration Available from Emma Bridgewater (£22) One for the Emma Bridgewater fans, this is…

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The best potato ricers for making silky smooth mash
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date: 2025-10-16T14:56:21.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best potato ricer
subject: Elaine Lemm
subject: potato ricer
subject: reviews
description: A potato ricer will help you make perfectly smooth, lump-free mash. Read our round-up of the best potato ricers that won't cost the earth, but will be a game-changer for mashed potato lovers.
encoded: The success of a plate of perfectly mashed potatoes hangs heavily on the texture, and deliciously fluffy, lump-free mash can be hard to get right with a regular masher. Unlike a traditional masher, a ricer gently presses cooked potatoes through small holes to create a light, fluffy finish with no lumps. It can also handle other soft veggies, making it a handy kitchen tool if you cook regularly. The best potato ricers are sturdy, comfortable to hold and simple to use. Build quality matters, as a weak hinge or thin handles can make ricing difficult. Stainless steel models tend to be more durable, but lightweight plastic can be easier to handle. Easy cleaning is a plus, whether that means removable parts or a dishwasher-safe design, as we found during testing, cold mashed potato can be difficult to clean, even with good old elbow grease. We tested a range of the best potato ricers in the UK: there's a wide range out there, from the classic French wedge-shaped ricer to those with gears and cogs. None of them are particularly costly, ranging from £10 up to £50, and there are sizes to suit most needs. So, whether you want silky mash to pair with your favourite pie or a versatile tool that works for gnocchi and purees too, we've found picks that stand out for performance and ease of use. Visit our reviews section for advice and over 600 buyers' guides on everything from the best whisks to the best dishwashers, plus food and drink round ups including best gin, best recipe subscription boxes and much more. JUMP TO REVIEWS How we tested potato ricers We looked at the sturdiness and quality of each ricer by pressing cooked potatoes, carrots, celeriac and parsnips through the ricers. The texture and quality of the purée, how easy it was to press, what was left behind and how easy was it to clean them after use. We also wilted spinach and used the ricers to squeeze out the water. All the ricers performed this well. Potato ricers get can become messy and difficult to clean, so lo…

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The best steamers on test
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date: 2025-10-08T14:31:05.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best steamer
subject: best steamers
subject: digital steamers
subject: electric steamers
subject: electronic steamers
subject: How to cook fish
subject: How to cook rice
subject: Katy Gilhooly
description: Steamers lock in flavour and nutrients as they gently cook vegetables, rice and fish. Read our review of the top electric food steamers.
encoded: Though not strictly a kitchen essential, for some, electric steamers are an indispensable tool. Often, steamers are bought for health reasons on the grounds that steaming preserves more vitamins and nutrients than boiling. It's a far gentler form of cooking than most, retaining the flavour and texture of all foods. Steamers aren’t just for veg, either – they can also be used to cook meat, fish, shellfish, eggs (in their shells), pasta, grains and even puddings. Steaming can be as simple as a colander over a pan of boiling water. That method, though, is an inexact science and led more by guesswork. An electric steamer comes into its own by cooking in a controlled environment with a steady, even flow of steam, constant temperature and a timer. Simply load, switch on and leave until the timer pings so you can get on with other things. Using multiple baskets, it's possible to steam an entire meal and can be more energy efficient than using the oven and hob. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website JUMP TO REVIEWS How we tested steamers The instruction manual: notably, the instruction booklet can make or break for those new to steaming. Understanding the importance of food positioning in a steamer (food on the top cooks more slowly), the accuracy of guidance from the manual is paramount. Knowing cooking times by weight and time, fresh or frozen, makes so much easier and less wasteful than trial and error. Efficiency: A steamer should cook food quickly and evenly. We looked for machines that produced steam fast for tender fish and bright, al dente veg. Size: Steamers can be space-consuming, so we considered both height and footprint. We favoured steamers with baskets that stacked inside one another for ease of storage. Versatility: We looked for the inclusion of baskets for rice, grooves to hold eggs for steaming, and the ease of cooking a whole meal in the steamer at once. Rice: most of the steamers we tested had rice bowls included. We cooked two servings of basmat…

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Best soup makers 2025, tried and tested by experts
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date: 2025-10-08T09:40:20.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: best soup maker
subject: best soup makers
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: Homemade soup
subject: homemade soup recipes
subject: make soup at home
subject: morphs richards soup maker
subject: soup machines
subject: soup maker on test
subject: soup makers
subject: Soup recipes
description: For a quick and healthy supper solution, a soup maker will deliver with minimum effort. From basic models to sophisticated multi-purpose blenders, we round up our favourite models
encoded: Making homemade soup is not complicated; it is one of the easiest jobs in the kitchen and can be very satisfying. So is a soup maker worth it, or is this just another machine crowding the kitchen? A soup maker takes all the faff out of making soup by hand and delivers delicious, healthy soups quickly and easily. It saves time and effort and reduces washing up, freeing you to get on with other things. Soup makers are also rarely just for soup recipes; many make smoothies, cold drinks, quick batters, dips, sauces and even baby food, making your money go even further. A soup maker is also a great way of quickly using leftover veggies in the bottom of the fridge, using up a glut from the garden, or using odds and ends from a veg box, thus reducing food waste. Read on to discover our favourite soup makers and, for more inspiration, check out some of the best soup maker recipes we're loving right now. Best soup maker deals Looking for a discount on one of the soup makers in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the best offers – here are the best we've found so far: Good Food in partnership with Tower soup maker: Good Food 1.6L soup maker | £69.99 £48.99 (save £21 or 30% with code GOODFOOD30 ) More soup maker deals: Morphy Richards Classic soup maker | £79.99 £59.95 at Amazon (save £20.04 or 25%) Ninja Foodi blender and soup maker | £179.99 £129.99 at Ninja (save £50 or 28%) For even more savings, take a look at our round-up of the best kitchen appliance deals and find out how we put each product to the test, so you can shop with confidence. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best soup makers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best soup maker: Morphy Richards Clarity 1.6L Soup Maker, £69 Best small soup maker: Lakeland Compact Soup Maker, £45.99 Best value soup maker: Tower Vizion 1.6L Soup Maker, £69.99 Best soup maker and blender: Tefal Perfectmix Cook BL83SD65 Soup Maker, £175 Best soup maker with sauté function: Ninja Foodi blender and soup maker, £129…

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Best Stanley Cup dupes 2025, tried and tested
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date: 2025-10-08T09:37:13.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
description: A Stanley Cup is the reusable cup of choice for those looking for stylish and durable drinks wear, but the popular cup comes with a hefty price tag. How did these 7 Stanley Cup dupes stand up in testing?
encoded: The Stanley 40oz Quencher Cup is the ‘must-have’ reusable cup of the moment; it comes with excellent credentials and looks great. However, it is pricey coming in currently at around £45. So, we looked around to see what dupes were on offer and whether they stood up to the same promises as the Stanley. Here are our favourites; all except one are under £50, with one as low as £10. However, do they stand up to their claims? Read on to discover what we found. How we tested Stanley Cup dupes When testing the Stanley dupes, we looked for the following: Effectiveness: All cups were tested for temperature retention over a 12-hour period and robustness by being dropped from a height onto a hard surface. Value: Is the cup worth its price? Leakage promises: We tested how secure the cups were if they were 100% leakproof, turning them upside down and giving them a severe shake. Stand-out features and innovation: We checked out any stand-out features that made the cup more effective and easier to use, as well as the aesthetic, style, and sustainability of each. Best Stanley Cup dupes at a glance Best for 100% leakproof: Camelbak Thrive Stainless Steel Mug, £19.80 Best for quality and performance: Yeti Rambler 42oz (1242ml) Straw Mug, £46.28 Best for adults and children: Hydrojug 20oz Traveller Cup, £23 Best for sustainability: Klean Kanteen Rise Tumbler 1064ml (36oz) Straw Lid Tumbler, £34.50 Best for quality on a budget: Smash Stainless Steel Travel Cup, £10 Best flexible straw lid: Hydro Flask All Around 32oz Travel Tumbler, £28 Jump to section: Best Stanley Cup dupes to buy 2025 What to consider when buying a Stanley Cup dupe Why are Stanley Cups so popular Best Stanley Cup dupes to buy in 2025 Camelbak Thrive™ Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Mug 1L Available from Amazon (£19.80), Cycle Store (£24.50), Leisure Lakes Bikes (£36) Best for 100% leakproof Pros: 100% leakproof One-litre size Rubber non-slip, protective base Soft handle Good insulation Seven colour choices BPA/BPS/…

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The best pressure cookers tried and tested
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date: 2025-10-07T13:15:38.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Budget
subject: Review
subject: best buy
subject: best pressure cooker
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: kitchen kit
subject: pans
subject: pressure cooker
subject: pressure cooker review
subject: reviews
subject: Slow cooking
subject: Testing
description: Read our review of the top pressure cookers on the market. Plus, we have cookery advice and recipe ideas for this speedy, economical piece of kit.
encoded: A pressure cooker's fundamental purpose is to speed up cooking time. From stews, curries and legumes to steamed puddings and cheesecake, there isn’t much that won't go in a pressure cooker. It requires less water than other conventional cooking methods and means more vitamins and minerals are retained. Lack of exposure to air also prevents oxidation of the nutrients in the food. To top it all off, you'll save time and money on your energy bills. We've tried and tested the market's pressure cookers, so you can find the perfect model – read on to discover our top picks. As for the slow cooker vs pressure cooker debate, the two one-pot gadgets operate very differently and have pros and cons to each. Read more about the best slow cookers and how to use pressure cookers. JUMP TO REVIEWS View Affiliate Playlist on the source website How we tested pressure cookers We tested a representative range of pressure cookers and scored them against our test criteria, focusing on the following four areas. Size and storage: is the pressure cooker easy to store? Are there any features that would make it more compact? Design: we assessed the aesthetic credentials of each model. Cooking results: we tried a variety of recipes to really put them through their paces, including meats that take a long time to tenderise, pulses and recipes with a lot of liquid, to see if it escaped on pressure release. Ease of use: we looked at how easy the model was to open and close and whether the functions and accompanying literature were useful and straightforward. Best pressure cookers at a glance Best pressure cooker: Sage the Fast Slow Pro, £179.95 Best stainless-steel pressure cooker: ProCook Professional Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, £100 Best pressure cooker for speedy results: Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Neo Pressure Cooker, £165 Best budget pressure cooker: Tower One-Touch Ultima Pressure Cooker, £54.99 Best electric pressure cooker: Tefal Cook4me Smart Touch Multi-Pressure Cooker, £249.99 Best basic…

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The best hand mixers for bakers
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date: 2025-10-02T14:31:03.000Z
creator: Elaine Lemm
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Baking recipe
subject: Batter
subject: best hand mixer
subject: Cake recipe
subject: Cakes
subject: hand beaters
subject: hand mixer
subject: hand whisk
subject: Katy Gilhooly
subject: Pancake recipe
subject: Pancakes
description: An electric hand mixer is a useful piece of kitchen equipment, especially if you enjoy making cakes. Here, we reveal our favourite models.
encoded: The best hand mixers – sometimes called hand whisks or hand beaters – make light work of more tiresome baking tasks like whisking egg whites, creaming butter with sugar and whipping cream. Typically compact and inexpensive, they tend to be less powerful than most stand mixers, which makes them ideal for smaller quantities or if you need more direct control over the mixture. Hand mixers can be used in short bursts for kneading soft doughs, too. Nearly all the models in our test, however, struggled to incorporate flour from the edges of bowls. Additionally, heavy doughs or long kneading can damage the alignment of the gears and put the motor under strain, so a stand mixer may be a better investment for regular bread bakers. We tested a range of hand mixers from popular brands like KitchenAid, Kenwood, Smeg and Dualit, so read on to discover which models came out on top. For more baking kit, you can also read our guide to the best stand mixers. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best hand mixers at a glance Best hand mixer: Smeg HMF01, £149.95 Best compact hand mixer: Kenwood Quick Mix Go, £39.99 Best premium hand mixer: Dualit hand mixer, £84.99 Best cordless hand mixer: KitchenAid 5KHMB732, £149 Best lightweight hand mixer: VonShef hand mixer, £21.99 Best value hand mixer: Breville Flow Collection VFM034, £19.93 Best handle on a hand mixer: Russell Hobbs Desire hand mixer, £26 Best quiet hand mixer: Bosch CleverMixx MFQ2420, £42.99 Jump to section: Best hand mixers to buy in 2025 How to choose a hand mixer How we tested hand mixers Egg whites Each mixer was used to whisk 100g egg whites to stiff peaks using the beater attachments, and again with the balloon whisk attachment. We noted how fast the eggs whipped, what the final volume was, the thickness of the foam, size and regularity of bubbles, and the glossiness of the whites. Double cream The second test was whipping 200ml double cream with beaters, then balloon whisks. Cream is easy to over-beat, so thi…

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