About a month ago, I was given a belated gift – a slow cooker. I wish I’d had one of these sooner, especially back when I as working full time or in the days when Grace was a newborn.
These days, my meal preparation time is somewhat limited. I am also more easily distracted – three times in the past few weeks I have set something on the stove only to return to a pot which has been burnt charcoal black! I love that now I can throw everything in the slow cooker and literally ‘set and forget’ about it until dinner. I also love the fewer dishes involved in preparing slow cooker meals.
So far I have tried out chicken curry, roast lamb (thanks for the tips Janette) and beef casserole. Who else out there loves the convenience of a slow cooker and which recipe would you recommend I try out next?
These days, my meal preparation time is somewhat limited. I am also more easily distracted – three times in the past few weeks I have set something on the stove only to return to a pot which has been burnt charcoal black! I love that now I can throw everything in the slow cooker and literally ‘set and forget’ about it until dinner. I also love the fewer dishes involved in preparing slow cooker meals.
So far I have tried out chicken curry, roast lamb (thanks for the tips Janette) and beef casserole. Who else out there loves the convenience of a slow cooker and which recipe would you recommend I try out next?
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I don't have one and feel a little paranoid about setting something and going to work - olh houses dodgy wiring! I've hard they're great though :)
ReplyDeleteWhat about lamb shanks? Lyn likes those. I'd have to do a veg curry for me :)
ohhh i know what you mean i've had my slow cooker for couple mths now and its a life saver LOVE IT xxx
ReplyDeleteOh I love my slow cooker too Amanda. We bought one at the beginning of last year and it is the best thing we have ever purchased. I love cooking curries of any description, smokey BBQ Ribs, and A fabulous Beef and Guiness casserole in ours - perfect Winter food. I haven't tried cooking a roast in it yet, would love to give it a try though!! Hope you are having a wonderful week ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to get a slow cooker.. you got one just in time for winter..
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I am so glad that you like your slow cooker. I have just invested in one in an attempt to be more organised. I have only cooked one meal in it so far but we all loved it and I can see that it will definately be getting lots of use! xx
ReplyDeleteMy Grandma brought me one for Christmas. I am never organised enough (or forget) to use it!
ReplyDeleteOh my friend has one of these and she said it's amazing!! Always one to save time...I must investigate! :-)
ReplyDeleteI would use mine every second night, roasts, curries, soups. It has fooled my boys into thinking that I am a fabulous cook. I love it! A-M xx
ReplyDeletegood lord luv, I wouldnt know what to put in it if I had one!! I have only just invested in decent saucepans!!! xo
ReplyDeleteI got one for Mother's Day (my request) it is fantastic. Try a risotto - very easy:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool gift, lovely!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason my slow cooker is not so slow! It burns stuff and it is supposed to be a nice one! So frustrating! Chicken curry sounds oh so yummy! I will have to make some for dinner!
ReplyDeleteOh you had me at curry :) I really want one! Hope your having a great week!
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Kristin
Oh yay! You got one. Aren't they the best ever?? Would be lost without it. Have a great week! Katrina xo.
ReplyDeleteI have mine on at the moment too. I'm trying something different I've just chucked together, chicken drum sticks, tinned tomato soup, lots of water, I just ripped up some basil leaves from the garden, a punnet of cherry tomatoes and one large onion. Fingers crossed it's edible! :)
ReplyDeleteJxx
According to me this is looking like old fashion. Today there are many digital slow cooker is available in the market.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda. I can't live without my slow cooker in winter. I cook so many different things but my favourite is lamb shanks.
ReplyDeleteWe love our slow cooker. Mr Domestic likes to cook curries, lamb shanks and his most recent was a beef and Guinness stew.
ReplyDeleteI have been meaning to try a risotto as we
Oh we recently purchased a slow cooker too..a couple of weeks ago...and today..I actually bought a slower cooker recipe book...has some awesome recipes in it...I will email one to you :) x
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