Master it: How to cook today

Cast-iron grill pan

Cast-iron frying pan

Heavy-based non-stick frying pan

Bowls

Selection of stainless steel and Pyrex bowls

Selection of plastic bowls

Extra large light stainless steel or plastic bowl for mixing bread and dressing salad leaves

Tins

Heavy-quality, rustproof tins to suit the sizes as specified in your recipes

Heavy-quality baking trays or sheets of various sizes

Machines

Food processor

Food mixer

Hand-held blender

Other essentials

Pestle and mortar

Pepper mill

Baking parchment

Using a Microplane is a really good way to crush garlic to a paste