Kitchen

There’s no doubt about it: as a nation we love our cookery. Bake Off, MasterChef, Jamie’s Quick and Easy Food… we can’t get enough! Whether it’s programmes or books, we just can’t help but indulge our inner foodies.

Getting off all that built-up grime can be a tough job, but with the right tools and products, it needn’t be such a chore.

It’s a simple kitchen appliance but one we use nearly every day – so it’s important to get it right. The humble toaster can come with many features like removable crumb trays for easy cleaning, high-lift functions for removing smaller slices and even bagel functions that toast on just one side.

Pancake Day is nearly upon us, and to celebrate we’re sharing our nine favourite Scotch and English pancake recipes for you to try.

Love sparkling water but fed up of single-use plastics? With over 330 million tonnes of this man-made product produced annually, it’s not surprising you want to find out how to reduce plastic waste.

But luckily, there is a way to enjoy all those fizzy beverages you love while rejecting single-use plastic bottles: the SodaStream Spirit sparkling water maker.

Kitchen knives are an essential investment that should last you for years to come. But what’s the difference between each type of blade, and is the knife you’re after the right one for the job? Find out all you need to know in our guide and make sure you get the right one for your kitchen tasks.

Not sure which pot or pan is right for you? In this buying guide we look at all the different types and styles available and outline the benefits of each.

Nothing hits the spot on a cold winter’s day like a freshly made pie, whether it’s on the terraces at a local football match or in your own cosy home.

Our latest individual pie makers are a hit here at Robert Dyas HQ and we’ve had some great suggestions from colleagues for simple pie-making recipes.

Take a look below and try them out for great-tasting individual fresh pies…

To get in the Bake Off spirit we’ve got a super-easy and delicious nut roulade recipe for you to make at home. Nutty, creamy and decadent, it’s everything you want after a hearty family meal.