Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book: THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

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A gorgeous work from home lunch, these prawns are lovely with a salad or even in some wraps. Serve with peanut sauce for a match made in heaven, but if you’re not a fan of peanuts (or allergic), you could also mix up some sweet chilli, honey, garlic and soy sauce for a honey chilli dressing. Full Book Name: Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book, Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book 2 Books Collection Set By Nathan Anthony Save yourself time when making pasta and noodle dishes by adding uncooked pasta or noodles to the slow cooker. They will then cook using the sauce already in the slow cooker (add some extra liquid as well if needed), saving you the time and energy of boiling the kettle and turning on your hob.

As a lower energy alternative to a conventional oven, air fryers are a cost efficient way to make all your favourite dishes and save on your household bill. And, as a low-oil cooking method, they're ideal if you're keeping an eye on your calories, too. Nathan Anthony, the home cook with over 3 million followers, shares delicious and easy home-style recipes that can all be made in your slow cooker while you get on with your day. Using a low-calorie spray to coat your food is absolutely key to keeping food delicious and crispy. If you don’t have or use oil sprays you can just use a tablespoon of oil and a pastry brush to glaze the food instead. When your meal is finished cooking, remove the dish from the slow cooker and portion it onto your plates or into lunchboxes as soon as you can. Slow cookers continue to retain heat even after they have been turned off, so your sauce might dry out if it’s left in the pot too long. To be ultra-energy efficient and save even more money, turn the slow cooker off for the last 20 minutes of the cooking time. The pot will retain enough heat to continue cooking for anywhere up to 45 minutes after it has been switched off, so for example if a recipe says to cook a dish for 4 hours, turn it off after 3 hours and 40 minutes.In my air fryer cookbook I have a helpful time conversion chart for cooking in an air fryer vs an oven, including recommended cooking times and temperatures. As a rule, your air fryer will usually cook things in roughly 60% of the time it would take in your oven, so I recommend using a meat thermometer until you perfect your timings.

Recipes we love: Honey Chilli Beef, Cream Egg Croissant Balls, Sweet Potato Katsu Curry, and Fish Tacos.When purchasing an air fryer, it’s good to know that those that have a basket give the best result. Some air fryers have a rotating option which moves the food but in my experience, this often removes some of the coating from the food while cooking, whereas with a basket you can lightly shake the food throughout the cooking time, ensuring a perfectly even cooking result.

Slow cookers are perfect for making curries and stews – the long cooking time allows the flavours to deepen and develop. My top tip for these dishes is to leave out any vegetables until the last 30-45 minutes of the cooking time. Adding vegetables from the start can lead to them being mushy or too soft, so leaving them out until later helps retain a slight crunch and adds a gorgeous texture to the dish. The only exception to this rule is harder vegetables like carrots, onions and potatoes, which can be added from the start. What’s it about?: Making meals in a slow cooker will not only save you plenty of hassle in the kitchen, it’ll save you money too. This nifty piece of kitchen kit uses far less energy than an oven or hob, making it the appliance of choice for budget-conscious cooks. Nathan has become a go-to source of inspiration for what to make in a slow cooker and his debut cookbook is a treasure trove of ideas for every day of the week. The 80 calorie-counted recipes include pasta, risotto, curries and healthy versions of your favourite takeaways, all of which leave the hard work to the slow cooker while you get on with your day. With simple methods and easy-to-find ingredients, this is a perfect accompaniment for the chef looking to expand their repertoire of slow cooker recipes. Calorie-counted and perfect for anyone enjoying a slimming lifestyle or following a diet programme, satisfying, flavourful food has never been so easy and affordable.