Consult the manual before using as the control panel is made up of symbols only, so isn’t overly intuitive. Make busy family weekends an absolute breeze by giving your Sunday roast the special slow-cooked treatment.

We particularly like that even the slow cooker recipes have instructions for if you don't have one, and there’s plenty of additional tips on every page. This little gem is packed with ideas and has great spice and flavour combinations that I really wouldn't have thought of trying.

Nice little book, handy size and good pictures but many recipes require prior cooking which defeats the object of a one stop crock pot dish. It’s not just suppers that can be cooked to perfection in the slow cooker – these seriously comforting, homemade puds can all be made in the slow cooker too. litre capacity, it has a wide build and easy-grip handles for lifting – ideal if you're serving from pot to plate at the dinner table. With these hands-off appliances, there is no need to stand over the pot stirring, as slow cookers apply an even heat and don't get hot enough for the food to catch.

Slow cooker recipes are an essential for any home cook - time saving, low cost and reliably delicious.Without a hob-safe cooking pot, searing your meat before it goes in the slow cooker often comes with the admin of having to transfer it from one vessel to another – creating twice the amount of washing-up. Adding dried fruit such as cherries, apricots or prunes will also give the stew a hint of sweetness. As long as you plan ahead, dinner can be waiting for you when you get home, so you can spend time with the kids rather than slaving over a hot stove. Cooking for six to seven hours on low allows the meat to reach a point of being fall-apart, making for a satisfying family stew. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.