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Three simple tools worth having

A hand grating lemon zest over a bowl, with an oil spray bottle and a cast iron pan

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Cast iron pan

Holds heat evenly, which is what searing needs. It lasts for years if you dry it after washing and wipe it with a little oil. It is heavy, so check you are happy lifting it one-handed.

Lodge cast iron pan on Amazon UK

Fine zester

Lemon zest adds brightness to fish, salads and butter with almost no carbs. Zest only the coloured part; the white pith is bitter.

Microplane lemon zester on Amazon UK

Oil spray bottle

A fine mist covers a pan or a tray of vegetables with far less oil than pouring. Use plain oil and clean it regularly.

Olive oil spray bottle on Amazon UK