From the Oven to the Table: Simple dishes that look after themselves

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Upper and lower heating elements: this heats both the top and bottom of the oven without the fan. Use this on foods you want to cook on the top and bottom, like classic cheese scones or these spiced 'chorizo' pastry slices As a big bonus for anyone with a small kitchen, this oven is extremely compact and lightweight (it weighs just over 8 pounds). This makes it extremely easy to move in and out of storage. The only downside is that the lightweight construction means the oven isn’t as heavily insulated as some others, so it gets hot on the outside during cooking.

The machine can fit a 13-inch pizza, nine slices of bread, or almost an entire bag of frozen fries. We were impressed by how easy it is to clean, with a removable crumb tray and fully disassemble parts that all clean off with a simple rinse or wipe. Another nice feature is its many color options, which will match any kitchen. Just be careful with the door: Its glass gets quite hot while in use. There's so much to love about the latest from the Sunday Telegraph writer. Its great strength lies in updating and upgrading food you'll want to produce with a flourish. Deliciously photographed, too.' - Allan Jenkins, Observer Food Monthly Minute minder: this setting automatically turns off the oven after cooking – great for meringues or baked cheesecakeChoosing a model like this one is a wise choice for anyone with limited counter space, as it combines two appliances in one, but it’s also a great option for families. Traditional air fryers typically don’t offer enough space to cook for more than two people, but this cook up to 3 pounds of food at once. If you've looked at the June Oven before, you might think, "Wait, that doesn't have a rotisserie function," but it's a new feature included with the release of the Generation 3 version. The June is an incredibly versatile countertop oven that can do everything from toasting and air frying to proofing dough and acting like a pizza oven. What's more, it has a compatible smartphone app that allows you to watch a live feed of what's cooking via an internal camera.

Of all the new cookbooks that came into my house this year, this is the one that has been used most often.' - Sunday Times Ireland What From the Oven to the Table offers is casual, easy cooking at its best. Nothing fussy and recipes that anyone with an oven can make (no special culinary skills required). Just as in Henry's other cookbooks, she really homes in on producing a final dish that's full of flavour. With a dozen cookbooks to her name, From the Oven to the Table follows in step with the kinds of recipes that home cooks have come to expect from Henry (without feeling you're getting one cookbook over and over again).Grill and fan: this setting focusses the majority of the heat on the top of whatever you’re cooking, while the fan distributes the heat, allowing for gentle cooking. Great for fish Food From Plenty: Good Food Made from the Plentiful, the Seasonal and the Leftover. With Over 300 Recipes, None of Them Extravagant Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360: A previous version of this roundup included the Emeril Lagasse countertop oven, which also features an air-frying function. The versatile appliance functions as a convection oven, rotisserie, food dehydrator, toaster, food warmer, slow cooker, and pizza maker. While it performed adequately, we ultimately felt that its noise level, difficulty in cleaning, and large size made it not worthy of its price tag. There are better options on our roundup with similar functionality. The shining star is Diana Henry's From the Oven to the Table , in which she faultlessly delivers highly achievable, boldly flavoured dishes." - Meera Sodha, the Guardian The shining star is Diana Henry’s From the Oven to the Table, in which she faultlessly delivers highly achievable, boldly flavoured dishes.’ – Meera Sodha, the Guardian

There's so much to love about the latest from the Sunday Telegraph writer. Its great strength lies in updating and upgrading food you'll want to produce with a flourish. Deliciously photographed, too." - Allan Jenkins, Observer Food Monthly The richness of Henry's flavours coupled with the elegance of her writing make for a near-perfect cookbook. She waxes lyrical in her inimitable style on the wonder of oven cooking, giving us the romance I've come to associate with Henry's books.It’s easy to use, thanks to convenient digital settings for baking, broiling, toasting, and defrosting. There’s also a dedicated pizza function as well as a warming feature to keep food hot while the rest of your meal cooks. We were particularly fond of the glass door, since it offers a large view window to let you see what’s cooking without having to open the oven, but it is a bit delicate. Another feature we adored is how easy it is to clean. The control panel is entirely digital, so there are no dials, knobs, or crevices to collect dirt and grease. The bottom line is: Any family would be hard-pressed to find a more spacious option with higher efficiency. If you’re happy to spend a decent amount of money on a new oven, it's easy to be seduced by the wealth of additional features on offer. We spoke to buying experts from AO.com, Appliances Direct and Currys to find out what they think about the following features.

Grill and lower: for browning the tops of dishes and also crisping up the underside. Use this setting on our sausage & leek mash pie or fish pie mac & cheese Low heat element only: only the base of the oven is heated. Ideal for crisping up the base of dishes, like caramelised onion quiche with cheddar & bacon, custard tart or deep dish meatball marinara pizza Diana was brought up in Northern Ireland in a family of keen cooks. At six she was making peppermint creams, coconut ice and fairy cakes. By sixteen, she was hosting her first dinner party. At eighteen, she left Northern Ireland to study English Literature at Oxford University. Steam cooking: if you love baking bread, this is the function for you. Some ovens have a water tank that sends plumes of steam into the oven cavity The Gastropub Cookbook: With a Guide to More Than 150 of the Best Dining Pubs in Britain and IrelandThe recipes layout is clear, concise and easy to follow. However, if you are just starting up in the kitchen, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. In that case I would recommend you start with one of Jamie Oliver "5 ingredients" cookbook just to get a feeling how to deal with food and work in a kitchen. Food from Plenty: Good Food Made from the Plentiful, the Seasonal and the Leftover with Over 300 Recipes, None of Them Extravagant