Topic: Slow Cookers (Read 11354 times)

ellie · « **on:** January 30, 2014, 10:59:30 AM »

Does anyone use a slow cooker? I don't want to buy something that will be stuck at the back of the cupboard.

Dancinggirl · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2014, 11:07:00 AM »

Absolutely love my slow cooker. My sister got me onto using slow cookers as they are soooo easy and use less electricity. I tend to just use for casseroles - cooking slowly tenderises the meat nicely. You just pop things in and leave. You can then get on with the day knowing the meal is virtually done and you don't have to set to preparing a supper when your tired and hungry. Look online for recipes and tips. DG x

Joyce · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2014, 11:43:31 AM »

I have one, but don't use it much. Must say food tasted fantastic though. I bought a recipe book, but struggled as many had dairy in them which I can't take. Must look online and dig out the slow cooker again. Never been brave enough to put it in on, go away for the day and come back to a cooked meal as many folk I know do.

CLKD · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2014, 12:21:43 PM »

Yep. Useful for when we have days away from the house and know we are returning late and tired.. Food prepared the afternoon before and put on to simmer gently until required

Greyhoundgal · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2014, 01:09:08 PM »

Yep, I have one and I love it. Use it a lot at this time of year and there is nothing nicer than coming in after a long day at work to the smell of your dinner gently bubbling away

Limpy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2014, 02:05:34 PM »

I have one and it's brilliant.
Once things are prepared in the morning that's it, no more messing around, all done.

Jellyb · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2014, 03:41:42 PM »

Yes, we have one and use it all the time at this time of year. You can casserole pretty much about anything. I throw in meat, random veg and, as long as you have some liquid (stock) in there it will taste fine.
The best thing is coming back into the house and the lovely smell hits you.
My husband does a mean spag bol in ours as well.

mamakaren · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2014, 04:27:51 PM »

Love mine! Couldn't live without it!

littleminnie · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:10:42 PM »

Love ours too. Gammon cooked in cheap coke tastes wonderful.

ellie · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:30:34 PM »

Thank you everyone, will be buying one tomorrow.......
Recipes please anyone..........

Joyce · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:23:38 PM »

Anyone know good recipe book for slow cookers?

Rowan · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:46:04 PM »

I have slow cooker recipes book I got on amazon.

Love mine too.

Joyce · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2014, 06:51:34 PM »

I looked on there, but so many. Just dug out one I have, but it's based very much on American ingredients.

littleminnie · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2014, 07:30:16 PM »

Don't need recipe books these days. Just google and store the recipes electronically.

honeybun · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2014, 08:14:22 PM »

If you are doing a casserole do you have to brown the meat before hand or just chuck it all in.
I have often considered one but the thought of browning every thing before put me off.

Honeyb
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