Toastabags Slow Cooker Liner (Pack of 25)

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OK, I’m going to share the re-usable bags I’ve used recently because so many people asked BUT… I do NOT love them. Canned diced pineapple chunks – you could try using fresh pineapple but you might need to add in a bit of extra pineapple juice. A ‘dump bag’ might not sound the most appealing, but it can save hours of prep for your next meal. Here’s how to prepare one – and two meals to make from the One Handed Cooks I started to research how I could ensure we had a hearty meal each night. And it turns out that ‘dump bags’ are a popular way for families to ensure they’re prepared for the week ahead. The concept was new to me, but it turns out that there are are numerous Facebook groups dedicated to them. One has over 16,000 members that have collectively contributed hundreds of dump bag ideas, containing all sorts of ingredients. I get the hype, these bags are good and when it comes to eating well in the week, for me and my family, dump bags are the answer.

However, you won’t actually be doing any real cooking – you’ll just be preparing foods to be cooked later on. Dump bags are cost effective and they help me to cut down on fresh food waste. I only buy the ingredients I need and they’re in the freezer before they have time to go off or spoil. Also, it’s as if we’re eating the food on the day we cooked it, as our dump bag meals always taste fresh. I would recommend that you write a list of all your dump bags though and display it somewhere, as it is easy to forget what you’ve made! Remove your dump bag or leftovers from your freezer and place them in the fridge the day before you plan to cook them, at a temperature lower than 5C. Ensure the contents have fully defrosted before cooking. If you’re going to start using dump or freezer bags as a way to use your slow cooker, here are a few tips to make the process painless and easy. 1. Get decent freezer bags For things like potatoes and pasta, just cook them fresh 20 minutes or so before your slow cooked meal is ready. 5. Batch cookFruits and veggies can be prepared and cooked from a frozen state, while raw meat should always be thoroughly defrosted before cooking.

Using a slow cooker is as convenient as cooking can be, but you can make it even more convenient by using dump bags. One of our favourite ways of utilising our precious time is to make a meal fresh and prep a freezer bag of uncooked ingredients at the same time. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Make sure to get some decent quality freezer bags (preferably one that leaves a space for you to write on clearly).

Hi, I'm Sarah. I help busy people decide 'What's for Dinner?' Find hundreds of recipes here, and also in my bestselling recipe book. Hope my recipes make your life easier ❤️ If I hadn’t invested in the sturdy bags above, these are the bags I would be buying and then laying flat in the freezer. You’re now on your way to batch cooking so divide your ingredients (solid and liquid/wet ingredients) between different dump bags and, before you know it, you’ll have a week’s worth of slow cooker meals prepared in less than an hour! Slow cooker dump bag recipes This will save you space in the freezer and will mean it’s thinner. This will speed up the defrosting time.

Turn off the heat, stir through the lemon or lime juice (if using) and serve with basmati rice, naan or roti, yoghurt and some steamed greens. Dump bags make me feel like I’m nailing family life, so I’d recommend that you give them a try too. Because the marinades or sauces will be allowed to work for a long time before you use the bags, you’ll end up getting a really great, deep flavour from your meal as well. Why use dump bags? You can either brown/seal some of the ingredients first, or just add them straight to the bag raw and let the slow cooker take care of all the hard work for you. Globally, the world is experiencing record energy prices and soaring carbon emissions, placing significant financial pressure on households, and our planet.Leftover cooked curry can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, or frozen for up to two months. Just take the bag out of the freezer the night before and “dump” the contents into your slow cooker the following morning for a hassle free dinner. Saving money

Prepare your food as normal but just don’t cook it. Instead. divide the ingredients between some quality freezer bags and – BAM – you’ve got dinner prepped for the following week.For example, if I was making up a Bolognese dump bag for the slow cooker, I’d add mince, frozen onions, frozen mushrooms, tomatoes and any seasoning to the bag. I’d then put it in the deep freeze. And the night before I wanted the meal, I’d take it out of the freezer. Then, the next morning, I’d put it into the slow cooker and switch it on. When I got home, I’d just have to cook pasta and hey presto, there’d be a healthy meal ready to eat. Wonderbag therefore acts as a catalyst for female empowerment and resilient communities, helping to support all 17 Sustainable Development Goals along the way.