Good Food: Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipes

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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

Beef: From briskets to ground beef dishes, our slow-cooker beef recipes are a snap to put together with a little help from your skillet. Pro tip: Only some meats can be cooked from frozen in a slow cooker. This list will give you the do’s and don’ts. 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.

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A slow cooker is an electric appliance that simmers food at a low temperature over a long period of time. Because of this low-and-slow method, slow cookers are great for breaking down and tenderizing large pieces of meat like pot roasts or beef stews. But that’s not all they can do. Slow cookers are also a home cook’s go-to choice for soups and ribs, plus dips, drinks and bread. As easy as using a slow cooker is, we do have some tips for getting the best results possible. Here are some of our top pieces of advice: Slow cookers allow anyone to create mouth-watering dishes that can be cooked overnight or while you're at work so that you can enjoy your meal as soon as you enter the door. From family favourites like curries, chillis, soups and puddings, through to fresh ideas for stews, fish and tasty vegetarian meals, Good Food Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipes has something for everyone.

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. 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. 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?

Slow cookers are one of the most energy efficient kitchen appliances as they are designed to cook slowly and over a long period of time. In fact, they use only a bit more energy than a traditional light bulb. What is the best slow cooker recipe book in the UK? 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? Slow cooker recipes are an essential for any home cook - time saving, low cost and reliably delicious. The Good Food kitchen has produced hundreds of brilliant recipes over the years, and this collection gathers 150 of the very best. Pork: One of our favorite ways to cook pulled pork, country ribs and ham is in a slow cooker. You’ll become a fan of these slow cooker-pork recipes at first bite. As a slow cooker fan herself, our writer Gemma is always on the lookout for family friendly meals so spent time hunting down the best slow cooker recipe books currently available, making sure to cater for all tastes, needs and budgets.

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 There are a few surprising things you might not know to turn to your slow cooker for, too. Hands-free breakfast and brunch recipes are a reality with slow-cooker hashbrowns, oatmeal and even cinnamon rolls. You can also plan ahead for a party with slow-cooker appetizers like cheese dip or fondue. Or try out a slow-cooker pasta recipe—but be careful not to let your pasta cook for too long or it will become grainy.Sausage: Put your Italian and kielbasa sausage to work with these flavorful slow-cooker sausage recipes.

And slow cookers aren’t just for savory foods either. Make something sweet with these slow-cooker dessert recipes that include cakes, puddings and candy clusters or indulge in a sweet slow-cooker beverage like hot cocoa or tropical-infused tea. The Best Meat to Cook in Your Slow CookerTurkey: These slow-cooker turkey breast recipes will make holiday dinners stress-free while these slow cooker ground turkey recipes are perfect for any night of the year. When it comes to buying a slow cooker, there are several factors to consider, such as how many people you’re usually cooking for, what price point you’re at and what features are a must. 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. BBC Good Food Slow Cooker Favourites, Pinch of Nom Comfort Food, and 200 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes by Kate Bishop.” (Books loved by Mumsnet user Skyeheather) Our verdict