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Slow Cooker Lasagne

by Gem-TTHQ | May 23, 2023 | Family Friendly Recipes, SLOW COOKER

Ingredients 1 chopped onion1 tsp lazy garlic/garlic pureeGlug of oil500g beef minceLasagne sheets2 400g tins chopped tomatoes1/2 tube tomato puree1 veg stock potSalt & pepper to season2 tsp Italian seasoning600 ml cheese sauce ( I use 2 x Schwartz cheese sauce...

Slow and Low Meal Plan

by Gem-TTHQ | Nov 20, 2020 | Family Friendly Recipes, MENU PLANS, SLOW COOKER

We had Ben at home with us all this week, as his bubble burst at school, so we have needed to save as much time as possible because most of the evening meal prep time is now doubling up as home learning time. Here are some of our favourite slow cooker...

Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

by Gem-TTHQ | Nov 16, 2020 | DAIRY FREE, Family Friendly Recipes, SLOW COOKER, THRIFTY FOOD

We always have a roast dinner on a Sunday – it is the law! And whenever we have a roast chicken I make use of the carcass to make a stock in the slow cooker the next day, I then use the stock in soup and it takes the flavour to a whole new level!

Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes

by Gem-TTHQ | Nov 9, 2020 | DAIRY FREE, Family Friendly Recipes, MEAT FREE, SLOW COOKER, THRIFTY FOOD

I love jacket potatoes, I eat them several times a week (my fave filling is tuna mayo!). I love them with a crispy skin but I always forget to put them in the oven, so I usually end up blasting them in the microwave – they never taste the same this way though do...