Guides
Warped frying pan: why it happens and what to do
Why frying pan bases warp, which curve is intentional and which is not, how to check your pan in a minute and how to stop the base warping.
Do professional chefs use titanium pans?
What frying pans professional kitchens actually use, why black iron, stainless steel and aluminium dominate, where non-stick fits in, and what the evidence says about titanium.
Fish sticking to the pan? How to get crispy skin
Why fish and salmon skin stick to the pan and how to get it crisp, step by step, with tips for skinless fillets and which frying pan suits fish best.
Can non-stick pans go in the dishwasher?
Plenty of non-stick pans are labelled dishwasher safe, yet Which? and Tefal still advise washing them by hand. What the dishwasher does to each material, and how to limit the damage.
Why do pancakes stick to the pan? (And how to stop it)
Why pancakes stick to the pan and how to stop it on Pancake Day: the right heat, a thin film of oil, when to flip, thin crêpes and galettes, and which frying pan makes life easier.
Potatoes sticking to the pan? How to get them crisp
Why potatoes stick to the pan and how to get them crisp: which potatoes to use, raw or boiled, the right oil and frying pan, and why golden beats brown.
Are M&S, ProCook and Tefal pans PFAS-free?
What M&S, ProCook, Tefal, Salter and HexClad say about PTFE and PFAS, what independent tests have found, and how to check which coating your own pan has.
How to dispose of an old frying pan in the UK
Why an old frying pan should stay out of your recycling bin, how to recycle it at a household waste recycling centre, what to do with non-stick pans and when a pan is worth donating.
Can you re-coat a non-stick pan? Costs and options
Why a non-stick coating can't be redone at home, how professional re-coating works, what little is on offer for UK home cooks and when a new or uncoated pan makes more sense.