Feed Your Family: More From Less. Shop smart. Cook clever.
00Slow Cooker Chocolate Mars Bar cakeA bit of nostalgia with this recipe, as my Mum used to make this for us kids way back when we were just a little younger. Its so easy and yet so yummy and I'm sure this will soon become a family favourite for you and your children too, as it is in our house. There's chocolate, mallow,caramel and then a little more chocolate, so a little goes a long way. This would be a good recipe for the children to help with as it's a no bake- they would just have to be careful with the hot SC. Its great for lunch boxes,picnics or on its own with a cuppa, and even makes a great gift for Christmas. The white chocolate piping is totally optional - my piping bag burst so it went a bit awry but I styled it out and said it was to make it rustic looking lol -think I got away with that as it adds to the charm of being homemade. You can totally swap the branded ingredients for supermarket own brands and slash the costs.The step by step picture guide let's you follow the recipe easily and allows you to tailor it to suit you and your families tastes. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts x
00Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside down PuddingSlow cooker steamed pudding is such an easy recipe to do and more or less takes care of itself. This classic Pineapple upside down pudding doesn't disappoint.The honey and Greek yoghurt compliment each other really well and cut down on some of the sweetness from the Pineapple. This will soon become a family favourite I'm sure. The step by step picture guide let's you follow the recipe easily and you can tailor it to suit you and your families tastes. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear your thoughts.
00Slow Cooker Choc Chip CookieSlow Cookers are not just for soups or stews! Everyone loves Choc Chip Cookies - they're my daughter's favourite and this super easy recipe will soon become your favourite too. Using store cupboard ingredients this recipe can be whipped up in no time,popped in the slow cooker and forgotten about till they're ready to serve. They can be customised for your own families likes and dislikes swapping the milk chocolate for plain or white or all 3 if that's what you like.. This is an easy recipe to do so is great for the kids to be involved in. The step by step picture instructions means its easy to follow so why not give it a try and let us know what you thought in the comments below. We love to hear how you get on with our recipes.
00Slow Cooked Steak PieA staple dinner that can be made in so many ways. You can do a large pie or individual small pies. It can be a great way to use leftovers or you can do it using all fresh ingredients. You can cook it on the stove,in the oven or in the slow cooker then assemble it and finish off in the oven as this recipe suggests but its totally upto you. Its also a very economical dish as you can use a cheaper cut of beef and bulk it out with veg,lentils etc.This step by step guide will help you make this at home for the family. Why not give this a try and let us know how you get on with this recipe as we love to hear your thoughts.
00Slow Cooker Lemon Meringue FudgeChocolate,Lemons, Meringue, fudge ....what's not to like? With just 4 ingredients this is one of the simplest easy fudge recipes that you can get. The subtle lemon flavour offsets the sweetness of the white chocolate. It's a soft set fudge so is best kept in the fridge to keep it from being too sticky, but you could coat it in a little icing sugar or wrap it in a greaseproof paper casing to enable you to hold it without getting sticky fingers. The step by step pictures give you a handy guide on how to make it so its a good one for the children to try out. It also makes a great gift for them to give to their grandparents, or friends & family. Why not have a go, and let us know how you got on in the comments below. We love to hear from you
00Slow Cooker LasagneSlow cooked Lasagne is a softer but no less delicious dish than is cooked in the oven and I think its my favourite way of cooking this now. I tried a variation of the white sauce by adding onions and lots and lots of cheese because no dish is ever spoiled by too much cheese 😄. This is a filling and tasty meal that is a firm family favourite. The step by step guide helps you recreate this at home. Why not give this a try and let us know how you got on in the comments. We love to hear your success stories.
00Slow Cooked New PotatoesNew Potatoes are quintessentially the flavour of spring and summer. Whether your favourite is a Jersey Royal or an Ayrshire tattie their earthy nutty flavoured is fantastic in salads or as a side dish to your roast dinner.This gentle cooking method also allows the full flavour of the potatoes to come through. Yes, you could boil them for 20mns on the hob or in the microwave (but I don't have one) but on hot summer days that's not ideal -who wants a hot, steamy kitchen.? so this was the better option imo. This means I can do lots at the one time and use some for dinner and some for potato salad during the week. It also means it can free up space on the hob if your cooking other dishes. Try out this method for yourself and let us know what you think
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