I don’t often cook Chinese meals other than stir fry so thought I’d try out a version of one my husband’s favourite Chinese dishes- beef and broccoli. I’d suggest waiting until baby was at least a year old before offering … Continue reading Slow cooker Chinese beef with black beans and broccoli
This is a really adaptable recipe! Don’t like chicken? Try lamb! Or make it entirely vegetarian! The veggies I’ve used are also easily exchanged but even if you think you don’t like aubergine I’d suggest trying it- it tastes so … Continue reading Slow cooker chicken tikka masala
I’ve seen this sort of recipe referred to as a ‘poor man’s stew because it uses mince rather than steak. It’s a good one for throwing everything in at the beginning of the day and not having to do anything … Continue reading Mince and potato slow cooker stew
This slow cooker dish couldn’t be easier. I actually made it with more chilli and more curry paste than this recipe states but the kids moaned slightly that it was too hot so I’ve adjusted the recipe accordingly so it … Continue reading Caribbean style chicken curry
This is a really simple dish to throw together. If you want to make it a little more special use 1/2 a pint of white wine in place of 1/2 a pint of the stock. I would generally do that … Continue reading Slow cooker fish stew
This is one of those meals that’s perfect for when you need something ready and waiting for you after a long or busy day! I don’t always like to use the slow cooker (prefer to use the oven) but this … Continue reading The worlds easiest beef stew!
This is a slow cooked one pot dish that takes very little prep. The ingredients are simple but work beautifully! Adding the cabbage to the stew means you don’t need to do any additional veg to accompany the stew- it’s … Continue reading Irish Stew
This recipe was one of those ‘what have I got in the cupboards and what can I turn it into?’ Type meals. However- I will definitely be doing this again- it was delicious! It would probably work as a vegetarian … Continue reading Autumn spiced chicken and sweet potato casserole
I bought a bag of barley a few weeks back and have been meaning to find a way to use it! So in this recipe I’m basically using barley in place of potatoes which is what I would tend to … Continue reading Sausage & Barley casserole
