The Slow Cook Book: Over 200 Oven and Slow Cooker Recipes

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The Bored of Lunch cookbook is really good. Only bought it last month and it’s already one of my favourites (and I’m a cookbook addict and have way too many!!).” (Vetted by Mumsnet user Sammysquiz )

The dumpling are just three ingredients and can be added to the stew during the last hour of cooking. Or we suggest serving this with mashed potatoes - the ultimate in midweek comfort food. A wonderful winter recipe for a hearty midweek meal or weekend treat. The classic combo of beef and ale uses Belgian beer to give an even more delicious flavour. What's even better is that it's freezable, too.This easy rice pudding recipe is made in your slow cooker – so it can be simmering away while you get on with your day! Exclusive for members Take our slow cooker ham recipe, we use coca-cola to make this sweet and salty joint of meat, while our slow cooker beef joint recipe is an absolute winner, and saves space in the oven. With this number one bestselling book, Nathan Anthony has proven that you can eat healthily and still enjoy gorgeous home cooked meals at the end of a busy day. The book came from Nathan’s popular blog, Bored of Lunch and he now has over 1.2m followers, plus a companion book focusing on air fryers. The recipes can be easily prepared in 15 minutes or less and include the likes of Sweet and Sour Tempeh and Lazy Lentils, with nutritional information, cooking tips and even suggestions for leftovers. The only thing to note is that some of the 100+ recipes are salads and side dishes, so they are not all meals that can be cooked in a slow cooker or multi-cooker. Slow cookers are designed to cook for a long time so you can keep it on low overnight or all day while you’re out as long as you follow the directions and the manufacturer's instructions. However, consider what it is you’re cooking. Most recipes suggest six to eight hours on low, so if you want it on for longer, it is best to keep an eye on it to ensure you get the best out of your recipe. Do you need to brown meat before slow cooking?

Cooking low and slow is a brilliant way of infusing rich flavours into hearty, warming meals. Our collection of delicious slow-cooker recipes shows just how simple it is to prepare slow-cooker meals, from slow-cooker lamb recipes to flavourful beef stew. For the ultimate family feast, this slow cooker pulled pork recipe is fantastic. Made with spicy Mexican chipotle chilli and a hint of orange, the meat is cooked until falling off the bone, then served with tortillas and macerated onions If your family likes to try new things, this could be the book for you. With a mixture of family favourites and dishes that are a bit more adventurous, Whole Food Slow Cooked helps you put delicious meals on the table with different options for cooking, depending on how much time you have. A plant-based vegan version of pulled pork, this easy slow cooker recipe is full of flavour and bound to please vegetarian and vegan guests at parties and barbecues. Double the recipe if making for a crowd. It’s no secret that we love slow cookers here at Good Housekeeping. Slow cookers help us create amazingly delicious meals with zero fuss, minimal prep and no need to hang over the hob for hours. And there seems to be a misconception that all you can make are stews and casseroles, when in fact the humble slow cooker is a much more versatile piece of kitchen equipment.You don’t have to brown your meat first, so if you're in a hurry, you can throw your ingredients in and you’ll still get a tasty meal out of it. However, if you have time, browning is better for adding more depth to your dish. You will get more rich, complex flavours from frying off your meat before cooking it in the slow cooker. Are slow cookers energy efficient? Put your slow cooker to good use with a rich slow cooker lamb curry. This ‘low and slow’ method of cooking the lamb gives meltingly tender results and enriches the spiced coconut sauce with plenty of flavour. Place all the ingredients for this slow cooker beef casserole straight into the bowl. No need to brown the beef in advance - just lightly dust the pieces of braising steak with flour before hand.

Smoked paprika and chorizo are the lead actors in this all star cast recipe. Butterbeans add an extra dose of plant protein to make this a satisfying and robust Spanish casserole. A dollop of onion marmalade, stirred in towards the end, will add the sweetness of caramelised onions with non of the hassle. Is there anything better than coming home to the smell of your dinner already cooking? Even better if you’ve only had to spend ten minutes in the morning throwing some ingredients into your slow cooker. This easy mulled wine recipe is a festive staple. We recommend buying a fruity red like a merlot or grenache. You can even keep the wine warm in the slow cooker - perfect for Christmas parties. This recipe can be doubled or scaled up if serving a large crowd.Looking for some inspiration for a vegan diet? Founder of the blog Plant-Based on a Budget, Toni Okamoto created The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook to help families eat a vegan diet without breaking their budget or spending too much time in the kitchen. Slow Cooked, by Miss South. Based on an excellent blog, that's sadly now unavailable.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user DogInATent) Our verdict Put your slow cooker to use with one of our really easy recipes. Just assemble your ingredients, cook and allow all the gorgeous flavours to come together over a low heat. Perfect for busy families, the best slow cooker can provide a tasty home cooked meal with minimal mess and fuss. What’s not to love? While stews and soups are the most common recipes for slow cookers, there’s loads you can do with them – from slow cooked meat and tasty sauces to desserts and even bread. People seem most surprised when we tell them you can make desserts in the slow cooker. We love this rice pudding, which is a great get-ahead dessert that can be served hot or cold (we love ours with jam). We’ve tried tons of sweet stuff in the slow cooker from brownies, to cheesecakes and even a butterscotch pudding, which we promise is worth a try.

More people in the UK choose to attend a Slimming World group each week than any other weight loss group. I got this book a while ago and it’s bloody brilliant, have got lots of recipes bookmarked. I bought a second-hand copy which was in good condition.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Furries) Our verdict It doesn’t get much more comforting than a pork casserole, and it doesn’t get much easier than cooking it in a slow cooker! Fill the kitchen with comforting aromas and enjoy a hearty stew with succulent pork pieces at the end of a long working day.

I have the BBC [Good] Food Slow Cooker Recipe Book, which has some nice and simple recipes in it.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Pilot12) Our verdict There are photographic guides for helping you prepare the meals, with tips on how to use up cheaper and leftover cuts of meat to help you cook on a budget and reduce waste. It also provides advice on different cooking methods, so this will be a great book for someone who wants to broaden their cooking skills. Readers note that some ingredients need pre-cooking in a frying pan or a saucepan though, which requires more effort than just throwing it all in the slow cooker and leaving it to cook. There’s a lot of reasons to love your slow cooker at this time of year. They’re brilliant for busy days, as you can throw the ingredients in and let the slow-cooker do the work! And they can also save you money because they use less energy than an oven, are perfect for batch cooking and work well with store cupboard staples. Whilst this book isn’t specifically a slow cooker recipe book, it comes recommended on our Mumsnet forums due to the variety of ways the meals can be cooked. Written by Kate Allinson and Kay Featherstone, Pinch of Nom Comfort Food is part of their bestselling series of books.