Shop the GH kitchen: The GHI Approved appliances and kitchen essentials used on repeat by our cookery team

Black + Blum's chic metal meal prep containers are not only leakproof (thanks to the clever airtight seal, which also keeps food fresh), but you can also put them in the microwave and the air fryer. Yes, really – it's all about the rounded edges, which evenly distribute the electrical charge.

"Black+Blum's stainless-steel containers feel impressively well-made, while still being lightweight and portable,” says the GHI's homes tester. ‘The easy seal lock and tight lid creates a secure, leakproof finish, helping food stay fresher for longer, from crisp salads to saucy noodles and soups. The containers' resistance to stains and odours and dishwasher-safe design also make them especially durable, hygienic and easy to care for.” Perfect for meal prep and easy work lunches.

Black + Blum has also just launched a new glass version of the stack and nest food containers, which have been rigorously tested by our experts and awarded the GHI Approved logo.

They feature the same clever nesting design (unique for glass containers) and airtight seal for freshness, and they can also be stacked with the metal versions above, which is a pretty cool feature if you want to mix and match. Plus, of course, the added benefit of glass is that you can see what's inside (handy when you've been busy batch cooking).

You can rest assured that these containers are genuinely leakproof, too. When we filled them with water, activated the seal and shook them 'aggressively and vigorously' in the lab, no water seeped out from the container or the lid lock. Which means you can pop them in your bag without worrying that your Thai green curry for lunch will end up all over your laptop.

We use this Samsung oven in our test kitchen and it's officially smarter than us. With integrated AI, it can be controlled from your phone and you can even create time-lapse videos as your dishes cook (coming to the GH Instagram feed soon).

The oven will also recognise the ingredients in your dish and optimise settings to ensure it's cooked to perfection. Plus, it will alert you if it thinks you're about to burn that lasagne you slaved over. Smart, right?

It's a significant investment, but if you're after a top-of-the-range fridge, this Samsung AI model is packed with innovative tech. With an internal camera, it monitors your food's 'use by' dates and suggests recipes to try to avoid food waste. It also adds any must-haves to your shopping list.

Plus, there's purified water on tap from the 'beverage centre' and you can manage energy usage from the Samsung SmartThings app on your phone.

When you see us dishing up all those delicious casseroles, tray bakes and stews, it will be on these John Lewis bone china plates. They're classic and the perfect foil to all those colourful dishes.

These knives are GHI Approved with our testers praising the santoku knife in particular, which scored near-perfect marks for our tricky (and tear-filled) onion chopping test. The knives are all available to buy separately if you don't need the full set. Note, this set doesn't come with a wooden block, so you'll need to purchase one separately.

Every busy kitchen needs a great radio so you can listen to music while you get creative. This chic design from Roberts combines retro styling with Bluetooth connectivity so you can listen to the radio or stream your favourite songs and podcasts. We love the duck egg blue and navy colourways, too.

Need a solid roasting tray for Sunday lunch? This stainless steel tray is robust and designed for high-temperature roasting. It's also oven-safe up to 230°C. While it is dishwasher safe, handwashing is advised. We've also got it in the larger 36.5 cm and 42 cm sizes.

For all your sieving needs, this tight mesh colander is great for draining pasta, but thanks to the smaller holes, it also works for rinsing rice and straining stock. A great all-rounder.

Alternatively, we also have this gorgeous copper sieve – expect to see it in our future recipe videos, maybe to add a delicate snowfall of icing over our Christmas desserts a la Nigella.

This painterly jug from the Deliciously Ella range will look chic sat on your kitchen shelves but can also be filled with fresh flowers to add a lovely burst of colour to any living space.

We make a lot of cakes in the GH kitchen so a great springform cake tin is an essential. This more than fits the bill. It's also available in a smaller 20cm size.

This compact oven is the one you'll spot in our show kitchen and it's a serious multi-tasker – it can also air fry and steam for crisp and juicy meals. It also tracks your usage patterns and will show you the most frequently used options on the control panel. Plus, it links up to the SmartThings app, so you can start it pre-heating from your phone, and get personalised meal plans and shopping lists.

We've got ours in sleek black, but it also comes in navy, satin beige and clean beige. Oh, and it's self-cleaning. So no scrubbing needed.

This induction hob has a flexible cooking surface so you can use all sizes of pan, including long rectangular ones, to get creative in the kitchen. It automatically selects the best ring size for your cookware when you place it on, too.

It connects to your smartphone so you can check the burners aren't on when you're not at home for peace of mind and set timers when you're out. Oh, and it also helps with meal planning and gives cooking advice. Plus, its slim design means extra storage space underneath.

It's a classic for a reason. KitchenAid's Artisan model only dropped four marks in total in our Good Housekeeping Institute tests, mixing cake batter brilliantly with no flour left behind. It's easy to use and the bowl can go in the dishwasher for straightforward cleaning. It's what our cookery team relies on for those star bakes. In GH red of course!

Essential for all busy bakers, these chic measuring spoons nest together for compact storage and have both metric and imperial measurements.

We all need a good rolling pin in our kitchen drawer – for rolling out pastry and generally bashing things about (it really gets the frustrations out). This one is lightweight and made from FSC-certified beech wood.

Jamie's range of oversized 'cosy cuppa' mugs in pretty pastel shades are made for wrapping your hands around. It also comes in green and white if you want the full set.