slow cooker quick questions thread

Penelope_Penguin

3_cheeky_princesses wrote: »

Hello

I need inspiration! :rolleyes:

I have a slow cooker but dont feel i use it to its full potential. I have not made anything from scratch as such (i use all the colmans mixes in it! :eek: )

Tomorrow i have some nice fresh organic veggies being delivered (potatoes, carrots, leeks, parsnip, suede, carrots).

What can i make in the s/c using some of these veggies, chicken breasts or stewing steak and a very limited store cupboard? We are a family of 5 (2 adults / 3 children)

Thank you for any ideas

2 great answers here :T I'll add this to the SC Quick questions thread now

Penny. x

scousewife

Ive added too much black pepper to my turkey soup & its tasting too peppery (sorry if thats not a real word) if you know what I mean. How can I rectify this to alter the taste?

Sarahsaver

add mushrooms they seem to absorb spicy heat

scousewife

Thank you sarah saver - Ive added the mushrooms.

Sarahsaver

i put mushrooms in a chilli once and all the chilli heat went into the mushrooms!

HockeyDuo8083

Apologies if some has already posted but I am looking for a recommendation to purchase a Slow Cooker recipe book.

I have taken a lot of the recipes off this site which has been invaluable but I have seen a number of used books for sale on Amazon.

Can anyone recommend a good Slow Cooker recipe book that they have??

Thanks in advance:D

Disney_3

I am going to make a Quorn Chilli in my slow cooker today. It will be its first use.

How long should I cook it for?? On Low or High??

Sorry to be dumb...

lauzjp

Disney wrote: »

I am going to make a Quorn Chilli in my slow cooker today. It will be its first use.

How long should I cook it for?? On Low or High??

Sorry to be dumb...

I'm still new to SC, but I tend to cook whatever I'm doing on high for a couple of hours, then have it on low for as long as needbe (until we're going to eat basically - always have to leave it on warm during dinner, as hubby always wants seconds!)

HockeyDuo8083 wrote: »

I have taken a lot of the recipes off this site which has been invaluable but I have seen a number of used books for sale on Amazon.

Can anyone recommend a good Slow Cooker recipe book that they have??

I too am on the lookout - I know I used to see lots of Slow Cooker books in charity shops, but now I want one they've all disappeared! :rolleyes2

23rdspiral

HockeyDuo8083 wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good Slow Cooker recipe book that they have??[/quote]

I got a Sarah Lewis slowcooker book for xmas from the MiL, and its very good. it came from The Works for £4.99. clear, simple and good mix of recipies. most recipies say set to Low cook, but my slow cooker, which is pictured in the book, says cook on Medium. the advice section is really clear and the sausages with lentils is one of the yummiest things i've ever created!

however, it doesnt have the bread recipies which "ultimate slow cooker" also by Sarah Lewis does (amazon was £10, now £6). I think i'd go for that one if i were buying now.

Patchwork_Quilt

My slow cooker book is

New Recipes for your Slow Cooker by Annette Yates

As I said in another post, it doesn't look that exciting but it has some nice family recipes in. I have used it quite a lot.