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6 slow cooker recipe books

by Malou Herkes

published on 7 December 2023

Notorious for its soup- and stew-making abilities, the humble slow cooker is actually capable of much more than you might think. Like an extra pair of hands in the kitchen, these nifty pieces of kit take the hard work out of cooking by saving you not just time but money, using far less energy than an oven or a hob. They can also be used to create stocks, tenderise cheaper cuts of meat, and even whip up preserves, desserts and breads that essentially make themselves.

So dust off that slow cooker and discover its full potential with these six cookbooks.

Bored of Lunch

by Nathan Anthony

While many of us haven’t ventured past the standard slow-cooked stew or curry, Nathan Anthony of Bored of Lunch spent his lockdown discovering just how much you can do with this simple appliance and sharing it with his huge online following. Packed with eighty calorie-counted recipes, including Honey Chilli Beef Noodles, Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Potatoes, and Irish Stew with Beef and Guinness, this book is the perfect accompaniment for any cook looking to expand their repertoire of slow cooker recipes.

bored of lunch

Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Slow Cooker Book

80 easy, healthy slow cooker recipes.

Calorie-counted recipes to assist with diet programmes.

From pastas to curries, fakeaways and family favourites.

Slow Cooked

by Miss South

Slow cookers often get an unfair rep for creating tasteless brown food, but in this cookbook, Miss South has created 200 recipes for adventurous, affordable dishes that are low on effort and big on flavour. With recipes for Sweet Potato and Paneer Curry, Jerk Chicken and Cherry Bakewell Pudding, she shows how versatile the slow cooker can be with hearty main courses, creative ways with leftovers and low-effort puddings, too.

The Slow Cooked

Slow Cooked

Affordable, no-fuss recipes for your slow cooker

Affordable, no-fuss recipes for your slow cooker

Simple, creative ideas for everyday cooking

Simple, creative ideas for everyday cooking

Mouthwatering dishes to feed a crowd

Mouthwatering dishes to feed a crowd

Bored of Lunch Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier

Bored of Lunch Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier

by Nathan Anthony

Nathan Anthony is back with another collection of super-simple and healthy recipes to help you make the most of your slow cooker. Expect delicious sweet and savoury recipes such as Chilli Con Carne Macaroni Melt, Red Pepper Bruschetta Pasta, and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.

Good Food Eat Well: Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes

The trusted experts at Good Food magazine have put together an essential guide to making healthy meals in your slow cooker. Think flavourful curries, warming stews and enticing puds that are all nutritionally balanced without compromising on flavour.

Simply Nigella

While not exclusively a slow cooker cookbook, Simply Nigella includes a noteworthy handful of slow cooker recipes to inspire calm and flavour-packed cooking. Our pick? Beef chilli with Bourbon.

Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food

Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food

125 recipes to celebrate the joy of homecooking

125 recipes to celebrate the joy of homecooking

Delicious dishes from Nigella's hit BBC TV series

Delicious dishes from Nigella’s hit BBC TV series

Quick and easy dinners for busy weeknights

Quick and easy dinners for busy weeknights

The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook

The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook

by Cara Hobday

Featuring a wide range of over 200 tried-and-tested favourites, this cookbook is a must-have staple for any owner of a slow cooker.

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