Who says you should only dust off your slow cooker in winter? This set-and-forget kitchen appliance can create marvellous food for all seasons. Whether warm or cool outside, you can cook simple and effortless meals for the family every day in your slow cooker, or fill it with fresh veg and super grains to make healthier dishes. Not only that, you’ll be astonished by the genius recipes you can create in this versatile appliance. No matter what mood you’re in for food – be it fresh and light or warming and comforting – there’s plenty of inspiration in this book to get you using your slow cooker all year round
SLOW COOKER: THE ESSENTIALS • Slow cooking is one of Australia’s favourite ways to create amazing meals with loads of flavour. Traditionally, the slow cooker is used in the cooler months to cook stews, braises, pot roasts and curries, but it is versatile enough to be used all year long. Slow cookers create little heat so are perfect for hot summer days when it is too hot to turn on the oven. You can cook meats and vegetables for summer salads, antipasto, tacos and more. But what we love most about the slow cooker is the versatility: muesli, breads, snacks, cakes, custards, desserts and even fudge can be made with no fuss in the slow cooker, and with no need to ever turn on the oven.
EVERYDAY • The slow cooker is the perfect tool for weekday dinners. So many family favourites can be made in this set-and-forget appliance.
HEALTHIER • The slow cooker gives you the best of both worlds when it comes to eating delicious food that is also healthy. These recipes are packed with flavour and full of goodness.
GENIUS • The slow cooker doesn’t just transform cuts of meat into tender and succulent meals, it’s also a secret weapon for making all types of mouthwatering dishes.
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