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 appliances take the hard work out of cooking by saving you not just time but money, as they use 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 ten cookbooks.
80 easy, healthy slow cooker recipes.
Calorie-counted recipes to assist with diet programmes.
From pastas to curries, fakeaways and family favourites.
Bored of Lunch
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.
The Green Slow Cooker
Cookery writer and food stylist Heather Whinney is here to prove that slow cookers are for more than just cooking down joints of meat, with must-try vegan and vegetarian recipes including Thai Green Curry, Stuffed Aubergines, Miso Ramen, and Mac and Cheese.
Brand-new recipes for your slow cooker from slow cooking expert Bored of Lunch
Each of the recipes is made with no more than six ingredients and features handy calorie counts
Expect healthy, flavour-packed meals that take the stress out of cooking
Bored of Lunch Six Ingredient Slow Cooker
Nathan Anthony has made slow cooker meals even simpler to whip up with his collection of delicious six-ingredient recipes ranging from hotpots to briskets to indulgent desserts, complete with photos, nutritional information, and handy tips throughout.
How to Make Anything in a Slow Cooker
From comforting stews and pies, fakeaways, Sunday lunch inspiration, and desserts and drinks, Hayley Dean’s first dedicated slow-cooker comprises 100 easy-to-follow recipes that showcase the versatility of the humble slow cooker.
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook
Following on from the success of her Ultimate Air Fryer cookbooks, Clare Andrews has devised a whole range of recipes to inspire you to whip up exciting meals with your slow cooker, including Butternut Squash Risotto, Piri Piri Chicken, Pear and Apple Crumble, and much more.
Affordable, no-fuss recipes for your slow cooker
Simple, creative ideas for everyday cooking
Mouthwatering dishes to feed a crowd
Slow Cooked
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.
Bored of Lunch Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier
Nathan Anthony is back with another collection of super-simple and healthy recipes to make your midweek meal planning even simpler. Expect delicious sweet and savoury recipes such as Chilli Con Carne Macaroni Melt, Red Pepper Bruschetta Pasta, and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.
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.
125 recipes to celebrate the joy of homecooking
Delicious dishes from Nigella’s hit BBC TV series
Quick and easy dinners for busy weeknights
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.
The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook
Featuring a wide range of over 200 tried-and-tested favourites, this cookbook is a must-have for any owner of a slow cooker. Find staple recipes and classics with a twist, such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Italian Fish Stew with Pancetta and Garlic, and Butternut Squash and Chorizo Soup.
