Top 10 Cooking Essentials

1. Mixing bowls

Eggs, flour, sugar. Cucumber, cherry tomatoes and red onion. Chicken, parsley, white sauce and mushrooms. No matter what you’re mixing as you prepare your culinary adventures, a sturdy mixing bowl that adds a touch of style to your kitchen is a must. Choose from classically styled ceramic or steely modern to suit your kitchen décor.

2. Wooden chopping board

Hardy plastics are fine, but for that true rustic look, a chunky wooden chopping board is your first choice. Hardwearing and up to the task, a wooden chopping board, like our KRAFTIG model, will last an eternity. If you’re chopping meat and veg, make sure you clean it thoroughly between uses – ward off any chances of bacteria or food spoilage!

3. Oven-proof serving dish

Ah, the warm, comforting taste of a lasagne, a yummy apple tart or toad in the hole – all nestled in the confines of a tough oven-proof serving dish. Vital for cooking over those cold winter months!

4. Knives

Hate that feeling of using a knife that’s lost its edge? Or having to use one knife for a multitude of tasks? It’s time to invest in a knife set that’s suited to all types of cooking needs. Pairing, carving, cleaving, filleting – you can do it all provided you’ve got the right tools. IKEA’s SLITBAR series of knives give you every option – all at a great price.

5. Pots and pans set

No matter if you’re cooking a family feast or just whipping something up after work, a good set of pots and pans is essential. Boil veg, stir up a roux, prep your pasta – all at once with an everyday pots and pans set.

6. Microwave lid

Sometimes making dinner can be a rushed effort. Microwaved meals have come a long way and are just as tasty as an oven-cooked dish. Keep your microwave clean and your dish thoroughly cooked through with this handy microwave lid – also vital for reheating lovely leftovers!

7. Colander

Often overlooked but never bettered, the trusty colander is a true kitchen essential. Use it to drain pasta and veg easily or to create a delicious seafood meal – nestle diced parsley and salmon in the colander and cook over a pan covered with foil.

8. Pie dish

Savoury or sweet, a pie is a firm favourite. Cook a deliciously slim pecan pie, fisherman’s pie, or cheese and potato pie for family or friends to enjoy in a Teflon® Prima coated pie dish, just like our DRÖMMAR model.

9. Corkscrew

Now you’ve spent enough time in the kitchen, crack open a bottle of wine and serve yourself a nice drink! Naturally you’ll need a hardy bottle opener, so reach for the IDEALISK corkscrew and say "Cheers!"