In my slow cooker today...

Olliebeak

I usually add them to the Slow Cooker while its on high (you need the liquid/stock to be bubbling as much as possible really) about an hour before serving - though that depends on the size of the dumplings.

I use the recipe on the side of the pack of suet and make them about 'golf ball' size - always find that they need a bit more water than the recipe states though - but maybe my tablespoon measure is different from theirs.

Sorry can't be more specific - but good luck.

knithappens

i have a joint of lamb, mmmm going to serve with rice and veggies tonight

nickynoo08

I'm wanting to add some red lentils to a chilli i'm making later this week to try and make it go a bit further. How many do i add? I was thinking a small handfull as i dont want OH to notice;).
I'm wanting to get a cook book for my sc. I've looked at the one mentioned (on this thread i think), but doubt i'll use it very much as OH and ds are very fussy:rolleyes:. Are there any basic cookbooks (cheap too) out there. By basic i mean recipies for a basic stew/casserole that you can add your own things too? Or am i best off just looking online?
Thanks

tomtombeanie

nickynoo08 wrote: »

I'm wanting to add some red lentils to a chilli i'm making later this week to try and make it go a bit further. How many do i add? I was thinking a small handfull as i dont want OH to notice;).
I'm wanting to get a cook book for my sc. I've looked at the one mentioned (on this thread i think), but doubt i'll use it very much as OH and ds are very fussy:rolleyes:. Are there any basic cookbooks (cheap too) out there. By basic i mean recipies for a basic stew/casserole that you can add your own things too? Or am i best off just looking online?
Thanks

i add a handful or two - my advice is start small and build up! you really don't notice them, but i am also making sure that DH doesn't notice them (or see me doing it!). i started off with just a few little spoonfuls and am working my way up. don't forget porridge oats also good for bulking out & thickening!

i was given a few slow cooker books from my MIL when she gave me my slow cooker. tbh, they're not that much use! i say try online and there's a lovely slow cooker recipe thread on MSE...

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=490232&postcount=9

(hopefully that's it!)

bellrooster

Hi folks...

I need some help!! I was going to do my shoulder of lamb with veggies etc in my sc today only to find all my veg is off.. totally off.. beyond it..

so I thought I might do the lamb with yogurt garlic and mint that I saw on here? I can't see it now, I've looked and searched!! I need to put it in asap though..

anyone got the recipe?

Lois_and_CK

annieb30 wrote: »

Hi!

Want to try this - do i need to soak the lentils first if they are dried ones??

Any help greatly appreciated

I don't bother - I just give them a rinse and stick them in at the beginning of cooking. I've not had a dodgy belly yet!

TheBigB

Well i brought a slow cooker on friday and at the mo im cooking my first meal a beef cassarole, pmsl though i was preparing beef stew till i looked at the recipe again, oh well, still having dumplins, i purchased a packet 'A mix for farmhouse style dumplins' 45p was cheaper than buying the suet. Will let you know how it goes!

Bongedone

Could not make it to work today so I have Rachel Allen's Chilli today with extra chilli in the slow cooker for later.

lisa1234831

hiya i have a curry in mine today lamb onions tinned toms garlic curry powder and a bit of water. i have just tasted it and it is quite strong does anyone please know a way of takin some of the kick out of it please? would cream help?

thanks lisa x

bellrooster

lisa1234831 wrote: »

hiya i have a curry in mine today lamb onions tinned toms garlic curry powder and a bit of water. i have just tasted it and it is quite strong does anyone please know a way of takin some of the kick out of it please? would cream help?

thanks lisa x

Cream would help, but not till right at the end I think - as I think the cream may split? how about a squirt of lemon juice.