What size slow cooker for a singleton?

kayl

I just wondered whether anyone knew of a slow cooker which has 2 separate compartments? I love my sc and use it about 4 times a week, but my vegetarian daughter has just moved back, and I want to be able to cook for both of us at once

mollymoggs

Yeah, definitely check Freecycle/Gumtree/Pre-loved for a mini-oven or even a slow cooker (or an electric hob).

I'd only suggest you get the multicooker if you can swing the cost. You can always pick up something later to brown/bake in. Not all multi-cookers have the ability to be used as a browner or oven. You have to look at them. The T-Fal one at Argos looks like it is a rice cooker/slow cooker with no browning/oven function. I'd not suggest that as it is not going to increase your cooking options as you can cook rice and porridge in the microwave or buy instant

Honestly, if there's nothing near you and ordering isn't an option (I'd not waste the bus fare to Aldi), I'd go for a slow cooker alone and occasionally ask on Freecycle about the other options.

Good luck.

EDIT: I did some Googling about the Argos multicooker, and it looks like the instructions are vague, although on one forum a purchaser called Aldi's and they helped them with better verbal instructions. So, probably not the best purchase if you want simplicity. Sorry I complicated things by suggesting it.

However, if you keep your eye out at charity shops, freecycle, something with a browing/baking option might come up. I found a small mini/convection oven in a charity shop after a few months search. I ended up Freecycling it when I moved a year or two later, but if you live near a few charity shops, you might get lucky.

AnnieO1234

If you only want 1.5 litre wilkinsons have their own brand one on for £10 currently on offer at £8.

It's more than adequate for a couple I find, especially if its just the meat you're cooking or making up a sauce.

Xxx

Moneymash

AnnieO1234 wrote: »

If you only want 1.5 litre wilkinsons have their own brand one on for £10 currently on offer at £8.

It's more than adequate for a couple I find, especially if its just the meat you're cooking or making up a sauce.

Xxx

AnnieO1234, thanks for the tip I have just ordered one from Wilkos for £8 (Wow £4 cheaper than the Argos one I was considering, even cheaper than the Argos value version, I hope it works). I selected the option for the item to be delivered to store so no delivery costs and just a 20 minute walk to get there.

Mollymoggs, I still want an electric multi-cooker (still thinking about the Aldi one as it's such good value), but when I'm debt-free and have more space. A multi-cooker will keep me debt-free .

You raise good points about the browning functions so I will research thoroughly when the time is right. I tried to log on to freecycle this morning to check if I had any responses, but have forgotten my username doh!

I'm the same as you I don't totally get the using a slow cooker to steam rice and make porridge, unless of course you don't have a mircowave.

Kayl

Check out the Morphy Richards 48718 6L Partitioned slow cooker its £39.99 at Argos.


Now to check out Amazon for recipe books...

-taff

Library for recipe books, and you can either copy them into an otebook, or photograph.....

FizzWhizz

Search online for slow cooker recipes, there are honestly millions out there, and free too!

SailorSam

I'm on my own and have that 3.5ltr Cookworks one which i'm happy with, normally i'd say get the big one, but if you're only in a bedsit it's not just somewhere to store the cooked food you need to think about, i suppose cupboard space is limited so perhaps the small one can be shut away easier.
To your other question about turkey being cheaper i've got loads of different dried beans and lentils and add a handful of each into any curries or casseroles.

Raksha

I bought the AldI multi cooker. Instructions are minimal, but luckily I have previous pressure cooker experience ( it is basically a low pressure pressure cooker)

However a design fault means if you take the lid off with your right hand and allow it to tilt, scalding hit water runs out iver your hand

scaredy_cat

i'd say get one big enough that you could cook a whole chicken in with some veggies. As others have said, you can cook less in a bigger one.

Busy_granny

The book people have a good Slow Cooker book for £4.99.Retail price is £17.99.