The finest · Kitchen
Fewer gadgets, better ones. A sharp knife and a good air fryer cover most weeknights.
$$$$ Budget
Test kitchens have named it the best-value chef's knife for decades: sharp out of the box, light, non-slip and easy to resharpen.
Best for: Every home cook. Proof that the finest is not always the dearest.
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A thin, very sharp Japanese blade that glides through food. Reviewers who test dozens of knives rank it among the very best.
Best for: Keen cooks ready to hand-wash and dry a knife straight after use.
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Two stacked drawers cook a main and a side at once in 9.5 litres, but take the counter space of one. Testers praise how crisp it gets potatoes.
Best for: Families and anyone cooking two things at once.
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A small thing done perfectly: a weighted base that never tips, and a spring arm that holds the roll so you can tear one sheet cleanly with one wet hand. Brushed stainless steel that hides fingerprints and lasts for years.
Best for: Any kitchen counter. A great gift for people who notice details.
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Only if you will look after it. A well-kept budget knife beats a neglected expensive one.
They need little or no oil, so fried-style food has much less fat. They are also quicker and cheaper to run than heating a big oven.
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