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 …
Built-in ovens are a good choice if you enjoy cooking at eye level and don’t want to have to bend down all the time. Built-in ovens are designed to fit within a kitchen cabinet unit, unlike built-under ovens which go under the kitchen countertop. It’s easy to get confused about these two categories of oven …
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, …
We’ve all been told that the top of the oven is the hottest part. This is a cooking rule that has stood the test of time, and it is always present in every baker’s mind when they are baking bread and cakes at home. However, many home cooks may not know why the top of …
When you’re buying a new oven, it is always worth exploring your options. Choosing the right oven for your needs usually comes down to fuel type, capacity, and initial cost. Running costs, however, are also worth considering. While oven running costs are unlikely to break the bank, the cost of running certain types of ovens …
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If you love baking things, you’ll know how important it is to know where your oven is hottest. If you choose the incorrect spot for your cake in the oven, you could end up with a soggy bottom, and no one wants that! Of course, one way of eliminating the struggles with heat is having …
If you’re in the market for a new oven or microwave, you may have noticed litres play a big part in measuring these kitchen appliances. But what does a litre have to do with the measurements of ovens and microwaves? And what size should you choose? Today, we’re exploring exactly what litres have to do …
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If you’re buying a new oven soon, you may be wondering what the difference is between a fan oven and a conventional oven. Fan ovens have been around for years and have been outshining conventional ovens on recipe cooking times since they came to the kitchen. But is there any actual real difference between a …
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If you’re planning a new kitchen, laying out the cabinets and the appliances is one of the most exciting parts. However, the clearance you need for things like ovens must be taken into account within the plans to ensure that everything fits and that you can cook safely once the kitchen is complete. So, how …
If you’re weighing up buying a gas or electric oven at the moment, it’s a good idea to know how long each type of oven lasts. If a gas oven lasts longer than an electric oven, it might make sense to buy one of those instead. That way, you’ll get more use of the oven …
