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Cookware

From non-stick pots to snazzy induction saucepans, we test the complete suite of kitchen cookware.

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Frypan reviews We test frying pans from leading cookware brands like Le Creuset, Scanpan, Tefal, Circulon, Lodge and more to find the best performers.

Saucepan reviews We test and compare saucepans in the CHOICE kitchen, including pans from Baccarat, Scanpan, Kmart, Jamie Oliver and more.

Casserole dish and Dutch oven reviews We test Dutch ovens and casserole pots from Le Creuset, Crumble, Chasseur, Baccarat, Kmart Anko and more to find out which ones deliver the best cooking performance.

Cake tin reviews We test cake pans from brands such as Nordic Ware, Wiltshire, Jamie Oliver, Kmart and more.

Buying guides

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Dutch ovens vs bread ovens: Which is best for baking bread? Can a Dutch oven deliver great bread-making results or do you need a dedicated bread oven? We put both to the test.

Mistakes to avoid with your Dutch oven Putting it in the dishwasher? Using metal utensils? Avoid these Dutch oven sins and your cast-iron pot will last a lifetime.

Should you buy a cheap cast-iron Dutch oven from Aldi or Kmart? Aldi is selling a $26.99 Dutch oven in its Special Buys sale this Saturday 7 June. Are cheap Dutch ovens any good?

Aldi vs Kmart cast-iron pot: Which Dutch oven is best? CHOICE staffer and seasoned Dutch oven user Grace Smith put these two bargain pots to the test in her kitchen.

Is the Ninja Extended Life Premium Ceramic Cookware any good? We test the Ninja frying pan to find out if ceramic cookware is a better option than traditional non-stick pans.

Is the $30 Kmart Dutch oven worth buying? From baking bread to braising brisket – CHOICE staffer Grace Smith tried out the bargain pot at home.

Best frying pans under $120 These affordable non-stick frypans performed as well as big-name brands that cost more than $300.

Dutch ovens vs slow cookers: Which is best? We put these two kitchen favourites head to head in a slow-cooking face-off to help you decide which one to use or buy.

The bargain Kmart pans that beat the big brands A $19 frypan and $20 saucepan sizzled in our lab, ranking higher than expensive brands like Le Creuset, Scanpan and Tefal.

Is it time to throw away your pots and pans? Our experts share five signs that your cookware needs replacing, plus how to dispose of your old pots and pans.

Is a Crumble Dutch oven worth buying? They're colourful, cute and well-priced, but how do they stack up against Dutch ovens from other big brands?

How to make the perfect sponge cake Our kitchen expert shares her recipe, tips and advice.

How we test cake tins Unsurprisingly, our kitchen experts go through a lot of cakes in the process.

How we test cookware We test saucepans and frypans in our kitchen lab to find out which ones will give you the best results.

How we test casserole dishes and Dutch ovens Here's how our kitchen experts put Dutch ovens through their paces to find out which pots give the best results.

How much should you spend on a saucepan? Good-quality cookware doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Cheap vs expensive cake tins Is it worth spending more, or do cheap baking pans take the cake?

Is the Zega Digital self-cooking pot worth it? This supposedly autonomous, energy-saving piece of cookware failed to impress our experts.

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