Want to create a variety of tasty dishes despite the limited space in your kitchen? All you need is a cooking pot and a variety of cooking trays to become a culinary master. Here's a guide to the most popular multi-purpose cookware, as well as product recommendations from Bruno ,Recolte and TEFAL .

1. Cooking functions and accessories

A multifunction cooker has a wide range of functions. It can be used for frying, stir-frying, boiling, deep-frying, steaming, braising and stewing. Multifunction cookers are deal for preparing different dishes such as barbecues, hotpots, and breakfast dishes. When choosing a multifunction cooker, consider your favourite dishes and choose a model with features that help you hone your cooking skills.

The multifunction cooker is versatile. Some models require accessories to create specific dishes, which can be interchanged to create different dishes according to your needs. Check if you need to purchase accessories separately and choose a model with versatile and simple add-ons to save space in the kitchen.

2. Smart Recipe function

Some cookers have a built-in Smart Recipe function that auto adjusts cooking temperatures at the touch of a button This makes it easy for even novice cooks to create yummy dishes. For those who require smart cooking assistance, check the relevant models before purchase to help with daily cooking.

3. Cooking power

Multifunction cooking pots are more powerful than ordinary appliances and have a higher heating efficiency, so they heat up food quickly. However, frequent use of high-power appliances can lead to a spike in electricity bills. Choose a model with the right power output according to your household needs.

4. Can the cooker be used on other cooking appliances?

Some models can be used with the cooker body detached and heated on a gas or induction hob. If you already have one, try and get a model with a detachable body so you can have extra cookware for different heating methods. It also reduces the number of utensils you need to store.

5. Easy to clean

Cookware often gets stained after use. If you use it often, choose one that is easy to clean and see if is detachable and the accessories are easy to remove. Also check that the accessories that come with your cookware are made of materials that do not stain easily.