Tag: slow

  • Slow Cooker Sunday: Sweet and Tangy Meatballs

    This isn’t the normal type of meal I would cook.  I tend to lean toward fresh ingredients but I do love a cheat sometimes.   A while back I was in Ikea and got caught up in the moment and bought a 1kg bag of their frozen meatballs.  They’ve been clogging up my freezer ever since.…

  • Slow Cooker Sunday: Boxing Day Hearty Vegetable Soup

    I’ve eaten so much I won’t have to eat again till 2013!  We didn’t have a turkey this Christmas as we’re only a small family of 3, we opted for beef,  so luckily we aren’t dealing with the ridiculous amounts of left over bird. However, on Boxing day we planned a day out, Geocaching and…

  • Slow Cooker Sunday: Eva’s Slow Cooker Mince Meat Pies

    I was inspired by @utterlyscrummy to have a go at making mince pies using my slow cooker.  I’ve never made mince pies in my life and I almost chickened out when I saw you can buy a box of them for a £1.  However, the end result was much better than I expected and we…

  • My Top 5: Slow Cooker Recipe Books for Christmas

    If you’re looking to buy someone a Slow Cooker Recipe Book for Christmas, these are my all time favourite 5.  I have quite a collection of Slow Cooker Recipe books but I always find myself going back to these ones again and again. 1)      Ultimate Slow Cooker Book Over 100 simple, delicious recipes by Sara…

  • Slow Cooker Sunday: Mixed Fish and Vegetable Soup

    We’re very good at eating at least one portion of fish a week.  However, there are many benefits for having it twice a week.  This week we’ve had Fish soup at the beginning of the week and have a Fish Pie penciled in for Friday. Slow Cooker Sunday: Mixed Fish and Vegetable Soup Recipe Type: Main Cuisine:…