Slow cooker recipes
We've adapted some classic one pots so you can take extra time over them in a slow cooker.
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Tender duck & pineapple red curry

- Ready in 2 hrs 20 mins
This slow-cooked curry improves if made up to two days ahead, perfect for relaxed entertaining
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Better-than-baked beans with spicy wedges
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- Ready in 45 mins
Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh
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Roast chicken soup
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- Ready in 50 mins
Use up leftover chicken in this rustic soup with garlic cream and cheesy scones on the side
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Herby bean sausage stew
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- Ready in 20 mins
A simple, filling storecupboard chipolata stew that can be whipped up in minutes or slow cooked for hours
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Spiced carrot & lentil soup

- Ready in 25 mins
A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker
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Sweetcorn & smoked haddock chowder
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- Ready in 30 mins
Keep smoked haddock fillets and sweetcorn in the freezer, and add a few storecupboard staples for this tasty chowder
Moderately Easy
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Baked mushrooms with ricotta & pesto
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- Ready in 45 mins
The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter
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Thai beef curry

- Ready in 8 hrs 20 mins
A spicy, authentic Thai green curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining
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Mexican chicken stew
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- Ready in 45 mins
Bring a touch of Mexican flavour to your midweek meal with this low-fat, one-pan supper
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Saucy chicken & vegetables
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- Ready in 30 mins
Cook your chicken so it's moist with a crispy skin and serve with mixed greens and a creamy tarragon sauce
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Chicken & red wine casserole with herby dumplings

- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
A rich and warming red wine chicken casserole - ideal for when it's cold and dark outside
Moderately Easy
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Italian vegetable bake

- Ready in 7 hrs
A vibrant dish for slow cookers, layer summery courgettes, tomatoes and aubergine with bread and mozzarella - irresistible!
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Duck with red cabbage & Madeira gravy

- Ready in 24 hrs
A decadent duck dish slow-cooked French-style in goose fat to make it mouthwateringly tender
Moderately Easy
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Sticky spiced lamb shanks
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- Ready in 3 hrs 15 mins
This hearty, slow-cooked lamb dish is perfect for two to share as the nights start drawing in
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Sara's chilli con carne

- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
Ideal for entertaining families with kids, this classic chilli dish is quick, hassle-free and great to have in the freezer
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Big-batch Bolognese
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- Ready in 1 hr 55 mins
Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal
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Braised pork with plums
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- Ready in 2 hrs 25 mins
Meltingly tender meat in a spicy, fruity sauce, this meal is guaranteed to impress
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Chicken, bacon & potato stew

- Ready in 6 hrs 50 mins
Chicken casserole is even better when slow-cooked for hours so you have a delicious dish to come home to
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Turkish lamb pilau
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- Ready in 30 mins
Serve up a basmati rice one pot flavoured with cinnamon, mint and apricot, studded with tender lamb
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Cottage pie
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- Ready in 2 hrs 25 mins
This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
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Prawn, pea & tomato curry
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- Ready in 20 mins
Simple, speedy and good for you, this seafood curry takes just 20 minutes to make, or use a slow cooker for extra flavour
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Rich paprika seafood bowl
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- Ready in 30 mins
Eating healthy isn't all about salad, this fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it's low-fat
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Five-a-day tagine
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- Ready in 45 mins
Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions
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Golden veggie shepherd’s pie

- Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins
Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need
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Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms
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- Ready in 25 mins
A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that will proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave
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Creamy veggie korma
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- Ready in 45 mins
Creamy and healthy - a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat
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Poached apricots with rosewater
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- Ready in 30 mins
This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup
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Apple flapjack crumble

- Ready in 55 mins
Sweetening the apples with apricot jam and orange juice makes it twice as fruity and adding a little syrup to the oaty crumble makes great little chewy clusters
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Schooldays treacle sponge

- Ready in 2 hrs
A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce- a Great British tradition with retro charm
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Spiced poached pears in chocolate sauce

- Ready in 1 hr
You won't need an excuse to indulge in this updated classic, but if you do, remember that fruit contributes to your 5-a-day!
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Apple, pear & cherry compote
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- Ready in 50 mins
Great as an easy dessert for Sunday lunch, then use for breakfasts and midweek puds
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Self-saucing Jaffa pudding

- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
This intense chocolate orange sponge bake with thick sauce is about as indulgent as a good pudding gets
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Tangy onion chutney
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- Ready in 45 mins
This sticky, rich chutney will enhance any salad - or try serving it with warm goat's cheese on toast
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