Slow cooker inspiration!

Katiehound

Perhaps there is already a thread but I just found 105 recipes from Mr T!  Sorry if this is a dupe
I am still experimenting........

https://realfood.tesco.com/search.html?&perpage=60&Collection=Slow cooker recipes

I have yet to try puddings but these look good......

https://justslowcooker-recipes.com/slow-cooker-chocolate-self-saucing-pudding/

 https://www.thereciperebel.com/slow-cooker-gingerbread-pudding-cake/

https://www.bakedbyanintrovert.com/slow-cooker-bread/

Makingabobor2

Ooh that's interesting and useful. I always end up doing the same old stuff in my slow cooker. Thanks for this

superstylin

Great find @Makingabobor2

I've been struggling to find some slow cooker recipes that aren't from the USA. Looks like there are plenty dishes on there that would suit me 👍

Katiehound

Look at these- cakes and desserts! I am feeling hungry already.
seems that my small sc is not the most suitable as cakes tend to burn!

https://bakingqueen74.co.uk/category/slow-cooker-2/slow-cooker-desserts/

Katiehound

Just cooked my first cake in a slow cooker!
success

used the giant free sc that I found- baked a tea loaf in a 2lb tin. yes, it worked. Took 3 hours (solar panels so cost nowt.)Outside of loaf is a bit like a steamed pud, not a crunchy edging but otherwise fine.

Well pleased!
Will be experimenting with more non-slimming ideas. 
Oops

Makingabobor2

Katiehound said:

Just cooked my first cake in a slow cooker!
success

used the giant free sc that I found- baked a tea loaf in a 2lb tin. yes, it worked. Took 3 hours (solar panels so cost nowt.)Outside of loaf is a bit like a steamed pud, not a crunchy edging but otherwise fine.

Well pleased!
Will be experimenting with more non-slimming ideas. 
Oops

So you put the tin inside the slow cooker? 

Katiehound

yes, I put the tin in the sc because it is a massive thing. With about 1" of water.
 If I had cooked a cake in the ceramic pot it would have been larger than a Christmas cake!

seems that the small sc is more likely to burn cakes/ puddings

I read all the tips on the bakingqueen website as above.

cake tastes just fine

Makingabobor2

Katiehound said:

yes, I put the tin in the sc because it is a massive thing. With about 1" of water.
 If I had cooked a cake in the ceramic pot it would have been larger than a Christmas cake!

seems that the small sc is more likely to burn cakes/ puddings

I read all the tips on the bakingqueen website as above.

cake tastes just fine

I'm looking to find a large SC, as I only have a small one. Think its the way forward

Katiehound

well if I was going to buy another-( bought the small one  1.5l, found the huge one- about 5.5l !) I would get the medium round one- 3 .5 litres
I will try making some bread- think the big one might not manage that!- just too big

Just pasted this:
"Slow cookers range in capacity, from a compact 1.5 litres up to 7 litres. As a general guide, a 1.5 to 2.3-litre capacity is great for two people, a larger 4 to 4.5 litres will feed four, and 5.5 to 7 litres is ideal for four to six people."


Have a look at baking queen

Makingabobor2

Katiehound said:

well if I was going to buy another-( bought the small one  1.5l, found the huge one- about 5.5l !) I would get the medium round one- 3 .5 litres
I will try making some bread- think the big one might not manage that!- just too big

Just pasted this:
"Slow cookers range in capacity, from a compact 1.5 litres up to 7 litres. As a general guide, a 1.5 to 2.3-litre capacity is great for two people, a larger 4 to 4.5 litres will feed four, and 5.5 to 7 litres is ideal for four to six people."


Have a look at baking queen

Mine is about 4L and there is only 2 of us. But I thought if I ha a bigger one I could do a lot more batch cooking. At the moment I can just about get 2 meals out of it for the 2 of us. But seems sensible to cook more if I could. They are not that cheap so I have been looking for a 2nd hand one, but presume everybody has the same idea as me and doesn't want to part with their large ones. 

Katiehound

Yes, suddenly they are on the wish list!
I bought the small one earlier this year @ around £13/£14, now it is £18. I find the small one is perfect- just me, for ham in cola, Delia's red cabbage, chicken casserole etc. I only have a small freezer which is bursting at the seams so can not batch cook.
My small one has a power light- really handy. the free one doesn't!
Still what do I expect for free????
Not sure how I struggled up the road towing 2 dogs behind as it is really heavy.