Cast iron skillets are fantastic to have in the kitchen. Whether you’re frying a steak or sealing in some lovely flavour on a salmon fillet, there is no better choice of cookware than a cast iron skillet. However, cast iron skillets need to be good quality in order to get the best out of them.
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Most home chefs know about cast iron. Many of us have used cast iron and may own one or two pieces of cookware made from cast iron. It is one of the best materials to make cookware out of, and even some of the most coveted cookware in the world (Le Creuset cookware) is made
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Here at Chef’s Pick, we are huge fans of Le Creuset cookware. It is some of the most beautiful cookware in the world, and it can last decades when looked after. However, what if Le Creuset fails? After all, this cookware is expensive, and so if it fails, what happens? Well, today, we’re exploring Le
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Isn’t the English language wonderful? In the world of the kitchen, there are many words used to describe the exact same thing. Still, if you’re looking to buy a new piece of kitchen equipment, it can become a total minefield of confusing words and terms. Like cooker and stove, for example. What are they? Are
Cooker vs. Stove – Are They the Same Thing? Read More »
Finding your way through the maze of cooking terms that we have in the UK is a real challenge. Is it a hob? Is it a cooker? Are they the same thing? We love cooking and are passionate home chefs just like you. However, cooking questions like this lead down a rabbit hole of more
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A warming drawer can be a brilliant addition to your kitchen. If you’re thinking about adding a warming drawer to your kitchen but aren’t sure what they are capable of, you’re in luck. Today, we’re looking at this multi-functional kitchen tool that can help you out in many ways! We’ll also discuss whether owning a
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Nothing makes you feel more like a seasoned chef than searing off a piece of beautiful meat on the hob and then finishing it off in the oven. It is the mark of a home cook who takes pride in their cooking. However, can you just shove any old pan in the oven? And what
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If you’re a fan of induction hobs and copper pans, you’re likely wondering if you can use these two awesome pieces of kitchen equipment together. Just like all cooking questions that we answer on Chef’s Pick, this one is tricky. So, let’s delve deep into whether copper pans work on induction or not, shall we?
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Griddle pans are healthy, right? That’s what many cookware companies will say. But why? How did griddle pans come to have this healthy reputation, and is it true? Also, if griddle pans are so healthy, does that mean the food cooked in them is bland and boring? To find out, we need to look at
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If you’re buying an electric oven, you may have noticed that sometimes ovens are described as electric ovens, and other times they are described as fan ovens. Are all electric ovens fan ovens? Or are there other types of electric ovens that don’t have fans? Also, if there are electric ovens that don’t have fans,
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