Every home cook should have a pressure cooker, as it is a useful piece of cookware that can be used time and time again. Not only is it easy to use, but can help create tasty recipes using a wide range of different ingredients.

Anyone hoping to purchase a pressure cooker will find there are plenty of options from Head Cook and Bottlewasher. One example is the Kuhn Rikon 3043 six-litre Pressure Cooker, priced at £109.95. It comes complete with an automatic lid-locking system and is dishwasher safe, while also claiming to be especially user-friendly. This pressure cooker will hold enough ingredients for eight to ten people.

Another option is the Perfect Plus - WMF Pressure Cooker 8.5-litre, available at Head Cook and Bottlewasher for £119. It has a comfort handle as well as an internal scale, while also benefiting from a three-year guarantee.