The Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cookbook: 100 Delicious No-Fuss Meals for Busy People

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Slow cookers are one of the most energy efficient kitchen appliances as they are designed to cook slowly and over a long period of time. In fact, they use only a bit more energy than a traditional light bulb. What is the best slow cooker recipe book in the UK? Slow Cooked, by Miss South. Based on an excellent blog, that's sadly now unavailable.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user DogInATent) Our verdict

If, like us, you've bought a new slow cooker because everyone's been talking about them, and now you have no idea what to cook in it, don't worry. There are loads of slow cooker recipe books to inspire you for mealtimes. The Bored of Lunch cookbook is really good. Only bought it last month and it’s already one of my favourites (and I’m a cookbook addict and have way too many!!).” (Vetted by Mumsnet user Sammysquiz )

9. Best easy-to-use slow cooker recipe book: Good Food: Ultimate Slow Cooker Recipes 

If your family likes to try new things, this could be the book for you. With a mixture of family favourites and dishes that are a bit more adventurous, Whole Food Slow Cooked helps you put delicious meals on the table with different options for cooking, depending on how much time you have. What’s it about? Building on the success of her first book, Clare turns her attention to the slow cooker to show how this much-loved kitchen gadget really is the best when it comes to making the most of budget-friendly ingredients to produce flavourful, healthy weeknight meals for all the family. Slow cookers are designed to cook for a long time so you can keep it on low overnight or all day while you’re out as long as you follow the directions and the manufacturer's instructions. However, consider what it is you’re cooking. Most recipes suggest six to eight hours on low, so if you want it on for longer, it is best to keep an eye on it to ensure you get the best out of your recipe. Do you need to brown meat before slow cooking?

Is there anything better than coming home to the smell of your dinner already cooking? Even better if you’ve only had to spend ten minutes in the morning throwing some ingredients into your slow cooker.As a slow cooker fan herself, our writer Gemma is always on the lookout for family friendly meals so spent time hunting down the best slow cooker recipe books currently available, making sure to cater for all tastes, needs and budgets. Best vegetarian slow cooker cookbook. Again, we recommend starting with the ATK book—it has plenty of vegetarian main dishes. After working your way through those recipes, you should be able to convert your own favorite vegan and vegetarian recipes to the slow cooker. Also see our best vegetarian cookbooks list. With this number one bestselling book, Nathan Anthony has proven that you can eat healthily and still enjoy gorgeous home cooked meals at the end of a busy day. The book came from Nathan’s popular blog, Bored of Lunch and he now has over 1.2m followers, plus a companion book focusing on air fryers. Perfect for busy families, the best slow cooker can provide a tasty home cooked meal with minimal mess and fuss. What’s not to love? While stews and soups are the most common recipes for slow cookers, there’s loads you can do with them – from slow cooked meat and tasty sauces to desserts and even bread. When looking for the best slow cooker recipe book, take into consideration your family’s preferred flavor profiles and usual cooking style. As mentioned above, ATK’s The Complete Slow Cooker is probably the safest choice for beginners.