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A collection of quick and easy slow cooker recipes (or crockpot recipes) for everyday living, from seasonal dishes; to family-friendly meals.
Slow cooker pumpkin soup is the ultimate hearty Halloween food, although it’s just as tasty at anytime of the year. Find my recipe for slow cooker pumpkin soup with chilli and coconut below. If you’re looking for a fright this Halloween, here are some scary stats; over 22 million pumpkins will go to waste after […] Read more…
Once you’ve tasted my homemade baked beans with Marmite and bacon, you’ll never look at canned baked beans in the same way again (no offence, Heinz)… There aren’t many foods more convenient and comforting than that of baked beans. Traditionally regarded as a cheap and cheerful food accessible to all budgets, the humble old baked […] Read more…
With autumn upon us, now is the perfect time to indulge in hearty comfort food! This slow cooker chicken casserole is just the thing, with an aromatic, velvety white wine and bacon and tarragon broth that pairs beautifully with chicken chipolata sausages or chicken thighs. Read on to discover my latest recipe in partnership with […] Read more…
Packed with flaky, fall-apart beef cooked in creamy coconut milk with fragrant lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, ginger and a myriad of spices, this traditional Malaysian slow cooker beef rendang can be left to bubble away in the kitchen while you get on with your day! Beef rendang: an introduction Perhaps one of the most popular […] Read more…
Brimming with black beans, sweetcorn and red bell peppers with ancho chillies for a subtle spicy kick, this vegetarian chilli doesn’t just taste amazing – it’s also pretty good for you too! When it comes to veggie takes on traditionally meaty meals, there aren’t many dishes more up to the challenge than chilli con carne. […] Read more…