Guides & Recipes
The Ultimate Guide to What Can (and Can’t) Go in the Dishwasher
The yes's, no's, and best-to-avoid's.
The Best Pancakee Pans for Pancake Day & Beyond
Cast iron, carbon steel or spun iron crêpe pans, as well as non-stick crêpe pans, are best suited to making pancakes, for different reasons. Find the right crêpe pan for your needs here.
Recipe: Almond Butter Biscuits
A classic German spritz cookie recipe for the Marcato Biscuit Press.
An Expert Guide to Stainless Steel Pots & Pans
Everything you need to know about stainless steel cookware, from how to make it stick-resistant to what 'tri-ply' actually means.
How to Clean & Maintain Wooden Chopping Boards (Properly)
Beautiful, hygienic, and best friends to your knives' blades, wooden boards are the gold standard. But they do require some special care.
Four Fondues: Cheese, Chocolate & Beyond
These recipes include the classic cheese and chocolate versions, plus a fondue-ified Chinese hot pot and our personal favourite, fondue Bourguignonne.
How Can You Tell When a Knife Is Sharp?
The 'tomato test' tells you when you need to sharpen a knife, or when honing a knife is enough.
Seasonal Eating in the UK: A Month-by-Month Guide
A cheat sheet for seeing what vegetables and fruits are in season.
A Chef's Tips for Hosting a Stress-Free Christmas Feast
John, our Head of Cook School, recommends a few useful tips that will keep the Christmas cooking chaos to a minimum. (This applies to any dinner party!)
Meet the Maker: Babel Candles
Founder Henri Cooney on craft, architecture, and the untranslatable art of scent.
Recipe: Italian Butter Biscuits
Designed for the Marcato Biscuit Press, these Italian butter biscuits, also known as 'spritz cookies', are foolproof.
The Best Christmas Gifts for the Kitchen (2025)
A snapshot of our favourite pieces from this year's Christmas Gift Guide, from British pans and knives to gifts under £50.
Chef Ben Lippett on How to Use Salt (Properly)
An excerpt from the cookbook How I Cook: A Chef’s Guide to Really Good Home Cooking.
Recipe: Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
Pressure cookers are a staple in Indian home kitchens for a reason. They get curries, dals, rice, and more on the table in 1/3 of the time.
Recipe: Pressure Cooker Ribollita Bean Stew with Leeks
Tasty, nutritious, and bound to become a weeknight staple. With a pressure cooker, it's on your table in an instant.
Recipe: Kelly's Butternut Squash Soup
Perfect for autumnal weather, this soup uses beans for creaminess, and can easily be made vegan.
A Guide to Pressure Cookers
How a pressure cooker saves time by cooking food 70% faster than a regular pot, and why we think Kuhn Rikon's stainless steel cookers are the best.
Recipe: Plum and Blueberry Tart with White Chocolate Crumble
Perfect for the summer-autumn shoulder season, served room temp or warm.
Recipe: Beef Shin and Guinness Pie
Our take on a classic steak and ale pie.
Recipe: Foolproof Shortcrust Pastry for Pies and Tarts
Suitable for both savoury and sweet recipes.
Knife Care: Do’s and Don'ts
Following these few simple rules will ensure good blade health and a long lifespan.
Recipe: Justin's Spaghetti alle Vongole
A show-stopper dish for the summer that is a lot simpler than it seems.
Recipe: Vegan (& Gluten-Free) White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy and golden-edged, these plant-based cookies have the added value of being gluten-free too.
Recipe: Vegan Lemon-Basil Ice Cream
Fresh, vibrant, and creamy, this plant-based lemon and basil ice cream recipe is made with the Ankarsrum stand mixer's Ice Cream Attachment.