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items: Best eco cleaning products for your kitchen
items: Best pie dishes, tried and tested
items: 8 of the best pudding basins for steaming
items: Second hand appliances: where to buy refurbished gadgets
items: 10 of the best kitchen scissors to buy
items: 9 of the best paella pans
items: How to recycle your electricals and appliances
items: Zwilling Enfinigy Table Blender
items: Braun MultiMix 3 HM3100 hand mixer review
items: Smeg HMF01 hand mixer review

Best eco cleaning products for your kitchen
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date: 2026-01-14T15:38:24.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
subject: Sustainability
subject: cleaning
description: Switching to eco cleaning products can reduce the volume of potentially harmful chemicals in your home. We put the best to the test to find the most effective and good value-for-money options
encoded: It’s no secret that we should all be doing our bit for the environment, and that this can extend to every aspect of your home and lifestyle. Choosing more environmentally friendly cleaning products is one small, effortless thing you can do that can make a difference. But lots of people worry that eco-friendly cleaning products might not clean efficiently. We agree that there’s no point making the switch if you have to spring clean your kitchen every month with traditional chemicals to pick up the slack. That’s why we’ve put some popular products to the test in a real kitchen. Eco cleaning products come in many forms, from refillable subscription cleaners to standard pre-mixed solutions that you grab from the supermarket shelf. They usually all claim to make your kitchen sparkle just as well as the leading brands, but with more plant-based biodegradable ingredients. And those with refills available also cut down on single-use plastics too. Read on to find out which eco cleaners are the best for keeping your kitchen clean. Best eco cleaning products at a glance Best fragrance-free eco cleaning product: Koh Surface Starter Kit, £29.90 Best eco cleaning product for everyday use: method anti-bac all purpose cleaner, £2.50 Best plastic-free eco cleaning product: Neat anti-bac multi surface cleaner, £20 (£12 for subsequent refills) Best eco cleaning product for scent: Purdy & Figg Signature Starter Kit, from £15 Best eco cleaning product for luxury fragrance: Kinfill multi surface cleaner, £14 Best refill eco cleaning product: Bower all-purpose sanitiser spray – pineapple 1L, £6.61 Best eco cleaning product for everyday kitchen surfaces: method Daily Kitchen Cleaner, £2.50 Best eco cleaning product for the kitchen and beyond: method Multi-Surface Cleaner, £2.66 Best eco cleaning product for shiny surfaces: Ecover Multi-Action surface cleaner, £3.25 Best value eco cleaning subscription: Smol multi-purpose spray, from £2 for trial pack Jump to: Best eco cleaning products to …

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Best pie dishes, tried and tested
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date: 2025-04-30T11:26:57.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
subject: Pie recipes
description: From towering apple pies to hearty beef and ale, we've rounded up the best pie dishes to buy for perfecting golden, crisp pastry.
encoded: Pies have earned a place in our hearts for being the ultimate comfort food. Whether you love sweet pies with lashings of cream or custard, or if savoury pies with gravy are your thing, this versatile bake has been around for thousands of years and isn’t going anywhere. Pies come in many forms, the pastry can be shortcrust, filo, puff or suet, or your pie can be topped with potato. Then there’s the question of whether to make a pie with pastry on the top, bottom or both. The pie dish you choose can have a big impact on your baked pie and there are just as many to choose from as there are pie variations. We tested a sample of the latest pie dishes against criteria that assessed their cooking ability to evenly brown the pastry, release the pie from the dish and other practical factors including dishwasher, microwave and freezer-safe credentials. We used the dishes to make a classic apple pie with a moisture-rich filling to particularly test the dishes' suitability for browning a pastry base. No soggy bottoms here! Also included is aesthetic appeal – namely that it wouldn't look out of place being used as a fruit bowl when not on baking duty. Read on to discover our tried-and-tested picks. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best pie dishes at a glance Best investment pie set: Falcon pie set, £60 Best pie dish for no-soggy-bottoms: MasterClass Crusty Bake non-stick deep pie pan, £7.96 Best single portion pie tin: MasterClass Crusty Bake non-stick individual round pie dish, £4.96 Best-looking pie dish: Le Creuset stoneware fluted flan dish, from £43 Best stoneware pie dish: Mason Cash Innovative Kitchen pie dish, £13.32 Best pie dish with handles: Staub 24cm round ceramic pie dish, £24.95 Best small porcelain pie dish: Judge pie dish, £5.95 Jump to: Best pie dish to buy in 2025 How to choose the best pie dish How we tested pie dishes Best pie dishes to buy in 2025 Falcon pie set Available from Falcon (£70) Best investment set Pros: Practical size options Gas an…

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8 of the best pudding basins for steaming
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date: 2024-11-22T10:01:05.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
subject: Pudding recipes
description: Get ready to steam a Christmas pud: we've rounded up the best pudding basins for all your steamed pudding needs.
encoded: A pudding basin is an essential bit of kit if you’re planning to make your own Christmas pudding, but there are plenty of other steamed puddings worth trying too to make the most of this handy bowl. Steamed treacle sponge puddings might bring back memories of school dinners for some, but this delicious treat is the perfect winter dessert for a cold grey day. Savoury suet puddings aren’t as commonplace on our dinner tables as they once were, but they make a great alternative to the traditional shortcrust or puff pastry pie. Classic pudding basins are made from stoneware, which retains heat during the cooking process. There are also metal pudding basins which allow the heat to penetrate quickly and have no risk of breakage, so they should last a lifetime. Plastic pudding basins are an ideal option if you’re making puddings for others: they usually come with lids making them easy to transport, plus they’re inexpensive so you won’t need to worry too much about retrieving them. Pudding basins are available in a wide range of sizes and materials and when you’re not using it for a steamed pudding you can put it to work as a spare mixing bowl. We tested a broad range of pudding basins with a traditional treacle sponge recipe against a standardised set of criteria, designed to assess their ability to cook evenly, release the pudding when turned out and also its ease of cleaning. Price and quality of materials were assessed, along with their potential versatility beyond steamed puddings. Read on to discover our tried-and-tested picks of the best pudding basins or for recipe inspiration, our full collection of steamed pudding recipes including modern takes such as chocolate-orange steamed pudding and classics like the clootie dumpling. For more up-to-date advice on the best kitchen equipment and appliances worth your money including everything from best non-stick frying pans to the best coffee machines and best dishwashers, you can find all our product reviews, gift guides and…

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Second hand appliances: where to buy refurbished gadgets
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date: 2024-10-04T12:11:58.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Guide
subject: How to
subject: Sustainability
subject: climate-contributions
description: Buying second hand or refurbished appliances is always worth considering, and with many retailers offering warranties on these items, it’s not as risky as you might think
encoded: When it’s time to upgrade your home appliances, you don’t always need to break the bank to get great quality. Buying second hand or refurbished is the perfect way to stretch your budget and get more value for money. In theory, higher quality appliances should perform better and may even last longer than budget appliances, so opting to ditch the cheap and cheerful options in favour of second hand or refurbished, could pay off in the long term. It’s not all about money though, sustainability is another core reason to shop this way. Not only does it help keep products out of landfill, but it reduces the demand for raw materials including water, and reduces carbon emissions. The positive environmental impact means the more we consume second hand and refurbished appliances over brand new, the better. Where to buy second hand and refurbished appliances Backmarket This is a website dedicated to selling refurbished tech, but they also sell kitchen and home appliances too. Everything sold on the website has been professionally refurbished to a rigorous standard and comes with a 12 month warranty. Find more here Amazon Renewed It describes itself as a “destination for refurbished, pre-owned, and open box products”. Products sold through Amazon renewed have been inspected, tested, cleaned, and categorised into one of four conditions. Plus everything comes with a 12 month warranty. Find more here Ebay refurbished Unlike traditional ebay sellers, ebay refurbished sellers are quality-vetted and have to adhere to a strict grading and service criteria. Products come with a minimum 12 month warranty, plus free shipping and free returns. Find more here Appliances Direct refurbished A great option for large kitchen and laundry appliances. All products are tested by expert engineers at their dedicated refurbishing depot in Swansea, and are graded into different categories depending on their cosmetic condition. Refurbished appliances come with a six month parts and labour warranty. Find…

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10 of the best kitchen scissors to buy
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date: 2023-09-20T09:00:37.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
description: A good pair of kitchen scissors transforms simple kitchen tasks: we've reviewed the best ones to buy.
encoded: A good sharp pair of kitchen scissors has a multitude of food preparation uses and is often an under-utilised kitchen tool. It’s all too easy to relegate your kitchen scissors to the very basic tasks like opening packaging or cutting your greaseproof paper to size. But for lots of foods that require chopping or slicing, scissors can offer a safer, easier alternative to a knife, and they’re a valuable kitchen tool. Kitchen scissors are great for cutting meats like chicken and bacon into pieces. For tasks like cutting chicken thigh meat off the bone, using scissors eliminates the danger of slipping with a sharp knife so it’s safer and often easier, too. You can even use them to cut a pizza into slices or trim the pastry on the top of a pie. The more you use kitchen scissors for food preparation, the more different uses you’ll discover. For more like this, visit our product review section for over 400 buyers' guides and find reviews of the best smoothie makers, best garlic crushers, best blenders and much more. Best kitchen scissors to buy at a glance Best overall kitchen scissors: Japanese Multi-Purpose Kitchen Scissors, £19 Best scissors for fine cutting: Victorinox Multipurpose Kitchen Shears, £22 Best herb stripper scissors: Oxo Good Grips Kitchen and Herb Scissors, £17.49 Best budget scissors: Anecity Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors, £13.99 Best premium scissors: ProCook Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Scissors, £29 Best scissors for colour options: Kuhn Rikon Household Shears, £13.95 Best scissors for tough jobs: Joseph Joseph PowerGrip Kitchen Scissors, £16 Best scissors for small hands: Brabantia Kitchen Scissors, £7.99 Best scissors for larger hands: Big Green Egg Kitchen Shears, £22 Best scissors for safety: Viners Assure 8” Scissors, £10.09 Best kitchen scissors to buy Japanese Multi-Purpose Kitchen Scissors Available from Sous Chef (£19) Best overall kitchen scissors The sharpest of all the scissors we tested, this pair of Japanese scissors slice through thick wo…

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9 of the best paella pans
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date: 2023-09-19T12:12:06.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
description: Recreate holiday memories at home with a perfect paella – read our reviews of the best paella pans, from traditional carbon steel to cast iron and stainless steel.
encoded: For many of us, paella conjures up images of sun-soaked Spanish holidays by the sea, and making it at home recreates those memories. The word 'paella' is the original old Valencian name for the pan itself – versions of the dish were cooked over an open fire by farm workers and labourers for their lunch. Paella remains a widely popular dish in Spain and is often cooked for large gatherings and occasions. It’s a great one-pot dish that can feed the whole family. Read on for our roundup of the best paella pans to buy. Visit our reviews section and discover more than 600 practical buyers' guides offering unbiased advice on what equipment is worth investing in. Find everything from counter-top appliances such as the best air fryers and best stand mixers, through to more cookware reviews like the best non-stick frying pans, best saucepan sets and best cast iron skillets. Jump to: Best paella pans at a glance Best paella pans to buy How to choose the best paella pan How we tested paella pans Best paella pans at a glance Best overall paella pan: ProCook non-stick paella pan, £18 Best for beginners: Prue's World paella pan, £14.99 Best for big families: Sous Chef enamelled eight-person paella pan, £21 Best non-traditional paella pan: Stellar paella pan, £94.96 Best cast iron investment: Staub cast iron paella pan, £199 Best large traditional: Vaello Campos carbon steel paella pan, £18.50 Best small traditional: Samuel Groves carbon steel paella pan, £70 Best hob to table serving pan: Kuhn Rikon Black Star serving/paella pan, £214.95 Best paella pan with a lid: Judge paella pan, £52.62 Best paella pans to buy ProCook non-stick paella pan Available from ProCook (£18) Best overall paella pan Pros: Non-stick Dishwasher-safe Oven-safe up to 260C Cons: Not compatible with induction or hot plates This budget-friendly pan is a great all-rounder that's made from carbon steel with a non-stick coating. The 38cm diameter makes it a great choice for four-to-eight-person recipes, and alth…

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How to recycle your electricals and appliances
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date: 2023-05-23T09:47:16.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: How to
subject: Review
subject: Sustainability
subject: intentional-climate
description: If you have old gadgets to get rid of, here's how to avoid creating e-waste with options for recycling, repairing and donating to charity
encoded: When it comes to kitchen appliances, here at Good Food we test hundreds every year to bring you helpful reviews so you can spend your money wisely. We all love a shiny new appliance, whether it’s the next best kettle or that stand mixer in a vibrant colour, but often, we don’t pay enough attention to what happens to the old one. Thankfully, the government's new ‘right to repair’ law should bring about changes to how some products are made. It requires manufacturers to build products so that they’re easier to repair when they go wrong, thereby extending the life of the product. But at the moment this only covers some appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and TVs. In the meantime, there are plenty of appliances and electricals that either break or become outdated within a very short space of time. In this instance, we need to be clever about what we do with them so that we don’t perpetuate the e-waste problem. E-waste: what is it? E-waste is the term used to describe any and all electronic and electrical devices that are no longer used. So this could include large appliances like washing machines and ovens, as well as smaller items such as blenders, toasters, mobile phones and stereos. Basically, anything with a plug or battery that you’re looking to dispose of can be regarded as e-waste. According to the Health and Safety Executive, an estimated two million tonnes of waste electric and electronic equipment are discarded by householders and companies in the UK every year. This is a mighty waste problem and we all need to do our bit to direct these items into the correct avenues for recycling and reuse. If dumped into landfill, toxic substances that are present in some electricals – such as lead and mercury – can leach into soil and water, so we want to avoid this at all costs. What to do when an appliance breaks Always check the warranty. Even if you think you’ve had it longer than the warranty period, some brands may still offer a repair for a small fee, o…

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Zwilling Enfinigy Table Blender
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date: 2022-12-05T14:39:10.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
description: Sleek and well-made, the Zwilling Enfinigy Table Blender is an attractive addition to any kitchen. Read our full review to find out how it performed.
encoded: Zwilling Enfinigy Table Blender summary The Zwilling Enfinigy Table Blender has a smart, minimal, fuss-free design that’ll look great in most modern kitchens. Available from Zwilling (£199) It’s a compact blender that’s available in matte black or silver with a number of other matching appliances available in the range, including toasters and kettles. Read our full review of the best blenders How easy is the Zwilling Enfinigy Table Blender to use? While it’s switched off the blending options aren’t on show so it looks neat. The backlit display lights up when it’s switched on, revealing the available settings. Then you can use the central dial to toggle through the options, which include 12 speeds, pulse and pre-set programmes for smoothies, ice crushing, cocktails and cleaning. The start and stop button is in the middle of the dial. The 1.4 litre jug isn’t huge, but it’s big enough for most blending tasks. And as it’s made from tough BPA-free Tritan plastic, it’s lightweight and can withstand both hot and cold ingredients. For safety the blender won’t switch on if the lid isn’t firmly in place. But for times when you might need to add ingredients during blending, there’s a removable cup in the lid. It also comes with a tamper that can be inserted into the lid to allow you to stir ingredients during blending. It's intuitive to use and there’s barely any need to consult the manual, which is handy since it provides no details on the best size to chop foods before blending or any recipes. That said, there are some recipes available on the Zwilling website. Results The ice crush programme takes just 15 seconds and produces evenly crushed, snowy ice, but can’t cope with more than 150g ice cubes at a time. We used the 30 second smoothie programme for a berry smoothie as well as a hard vegetable smoothie and it powered through even the toughest ingredients. But for totally smooth results you may want to run the programme for a second time. Tomato sauce was no match for the …

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Braun MultiMix 3 HM3100 hand mixer review
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date: 2022-03-09T10:47:19.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
description: Read our full review of the Braun MultiMix 3 HM3100 hand mixer.
encoded: Braun MultiMix 3 HM3100 hand mixer summary This Braun hand mixer comes at a great price and while it’s not much to look at, the handle is comfortable and well-balanced. Its best feature is the variable speed: you’re not restricted to the five speeds marked on the dial, it can instead be stopped in any position allowing for micro-adjustments to the speed level. The two wire beaters initially don’t look as sturdy as others we’ve reviewed but they cope efficiently with thick buttercream, egg whites and cream. Although the mixer sounded like it was struggling when mixing bread dough, the performance was good and it mixed the dough without a problem. It’s easy to wipe clean and the attachments can go in the dishwasher, but the button to eject them requires a bit of force. What were our first impressions of the Braun MultiMix 3 HM3100 hand mixer? On opening the box, there was a welcome lack of polystyrene or heavy plastic packaging, just a few plastic bags to recycle. The mixer itself is made of chunky white plastic that looks to be designed for function rather than form. Having said that, the simple shape and lack of detail means it’ll be easy to keep clean. The handle features a rubber top that gives it good grip and there’s a nice groove for your forefinger underneath. The speed dial has five speeds marked on it but is infinitely variable so you can position it anywhere between the numbers to select precisely the speed you want. The on/off switch is separate to the speed switch which means you don’t have to move up through the speeds to get to the fastest – you can set the speed first, then switch it on. The wire style beaters don’t seem as sturdy as others we’ve reviewed, but the dough hooks are more heavy-duty. Read our review of the best hand mixers for bakers. How is the Braun MultiMix 3 HM3100 hand mixer to use? In use the Braun felt lightweight and although most of its weight sits towards the front, it didn’t feel unbalanced. The handle is comfortable, but the po…

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Smeg HMF01 hand mixer review
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date: 2022-03-09T10:38:14.000Z
creator: Helen McCue
subject: Review
description: Read our full review of the impressively speedy Smeg HMF01 hand mixer.
encoded: Smeg HMF01 hand mixer summary There’s no denying this Smeg mixer is an expensive option. But it’s well built, and we found it comfortable to use. With a choice of six colours and a distinct retro style, it has a quirky appearance that sets it apart from others on the market. On test it was impressively speedy at whipping cream and didn’t struggle with tougher tasks like mixing bread dough or making buttercream. With nine speeds to choose from, it offers plenty of control and the backlit screen on the handle shows how long you’ve been mixing for. It comes with dishwasher-safe whisks, beaters and dough hooks, plus a handy cotton bag to store them in. We also like the trigger below the handle which makes ejecting the attachments very easy. Read our review of the best hand mixers for bakers What were our first impressions of the Smeg HMF01 hand mixer? This retro-styled hand mixer has a pleasingly curvy design and comes in six colours from muted white or cream, to pastel green, pastel blue or striking black or red for a bolder look. Our first impressions are that the attachments are very sturdy and we were pleased to see fully recyclable cardboard packaging. It even comes with a cotton bag to neatly store the attachments so they don’t get lost in your cupboards. The handle features a comfortable rubber grip on the underside, and we love the easy-to-use trigger switch to eject the attachments. The three buttons on the handle include an on/off button as well as buttons to decrease and increase the speed, but we’re concerned that dirt and grime could build up around the edges of these buttons over time. When it’s switched on, a backlit display magically appears in the silver handle to show the current speed level. Furthermore, there’s a timer that displays the amount of time you’ve been mixing for, perfect for meticulous bakers who want to mix for a precise length of time. How is the Smeg HMF01 hand mixer to use? Despite its bulky size, the Smeg hand mixer feels light in us…

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