Slow cooker lamb curry

Use stewing beef chunks or diced chicken thigh in place of lamb if you like to make this curry – just remember to adjust the cooking times accordingly

Slow cooker leek & potato soup

Dig out your slow cooker to make a classic leek & potato soup. Top with crispy leeks and a grinding of black pepper and serve with crusty bread

Slow cooker honey garlic chicken

Swap the noodles for steamed white rice if you prefer, and if you like a bit of heat, add more chilli flakes or use a fresh chilli instead

Air fryer peanut butter & chocolate chip cookies

Freeze the dough for these cookies raw then cook whenever you fancy. Crisp at the edges and chewy in the middle – they won’t stay in the biscuit tin for long

How to cook a tomahawk steak

This rib-eye steak, with a longer bone left in, is ideal for special occasions or sharing. It’s named for its resemblance to a tomahawk axe

Slow-cooked courgette pasta

Transform a glut of courgettes into a silky pasta sauce and top with zesty breadcrumbs. It’s a wonderful way to make the most of homegrown courgettes

Slow cooker doner kebab

Use your slow cooker to make a homemade version of doner kebab, made with lamb mince and plenty of herbs and spices. Enjoy with flatbreads and classic sides

Smoky slow cooker pork with Boston baked beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Gather round on those quieter days after Christmas to enjoy this smoky slow cooker pork. A great dish for a crowd, serve with crusty bread and soured cream

Slow cooker self saucing pud

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence

Slow cooker gammon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Use a slow cooker for your Christmas gammon this year. Marinaded in ginger beer and apple juice, and glazed in maple syrup and mustard, it’s full of sweet and spiced flavours

Slow-cooked beef brisket with chimichurri

Impress guests with this beef brisket, slow-cooked in smoky chipotle paste and warming spices until tender, then served with a punchy chimichurri sauce

Slow cooker coconut chicken curry

Get your slow cooker to do the hard work for this Indian-style curry. We’ve added chicken and sweet potato, then served with naans and rice