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Kimberley
Kimberley Posts: 14,871 Forumite
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I've only made one dinner in it and that got wasted, the kids wouldn't touch it. I want to use it more but without wasting food :confused: The Cooker is gathering dust, i think it was a waste of money :rolleyes:

I have looked at all your lovely recipes, but most don't tell you how much of each stuff to use or whether they are child friendly or not :p

Help me make my cooker happy :j
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  • Mrsbojangles_2
    Mrsbojangles_2 Posts: 272 Forumite
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    Hmm I had a similar problem when I first got my slow cooker, but with practice and basically just trying made up recipes I got the hang of it, I couldn't tell you quantities i'm afraid as I just gauge that by how much food I want to make.

    Good luck!
    February Grocery Challenge £250.00

    Spend so far £230!! (Ohhh my days HELP) still got almost 2 weeks left!!
  • GIRLPOWER_2
    GIRLPOWER_2 Posts: 1,382 Forumite
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    What about roast beef???? just get a cheep joint of brisket and but a little water in it.. cook for about 8 hours on slow.. or a whole chicken same process.


    I use mine a lot to help reduce costs with the cuts of meat I get.
  • Iguana
    Iguana Posts: 1,781 Forumite
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    Try recipes that are simalar to what your children already eat.
  • Kimberley
    Kimberley Posts: 14,871 Forumite
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    I'll have another browse through the recipes then :) It's hard though
  • mah_jong
    mah_jong Posts: 1,284 Forumite
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    Start off with some basics..... a chicken or a roast, chilli /spag bol/stew. I was once told I should make spag bol properly (out of a jar)!!!

    Now there are no murmers of discontentment just empty plates..... I think its just a case of persevering. Children are adaptable.

    your repotoire will grow! knowing its healthier is a great bonus for mums too!
  • Kimberley
    Kimberley Posts: 14,871 Forumite
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    Where have all the recipes gone?
  • Iguana
    Iguana Posts: 1,781 Forumite
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    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=490232&postcount=9

    Here. :):)
  • Kimberley
    Kimberley Posts: 14,871 Forumite
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    Thank you, i've bookmarked it :)
  • Spendless
    Spendless Posts: 24,169 Forumite
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    What was the objection from the children Kimberley? would they eat it if it was a stew/casserole rather than a meal from the slow cooker? iyswim ;)

    today-my 5 year old on being told he couldn't have anything cos his dinner was nearly ready announced he didn't like pork-so his was 'chicken' and he ate the lot:D
  • Kimberley
    Kimberley Posts: 14,871 Forumite
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    Spendless wrote:
    What was the objection from the children Kimberley? would they eat it if it was a stew/casserole rather than a meal from the slow cooker? iyswim ;)

    They don't like all the stuff that goes in it, like they won't eat if it has herbs, Veg or savoury stuff in it :confused:

    I'm off to bed now, i'll catch up on your replies tomorrow.

    Night :p
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