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chicken korma

This gentle chicken korma uses tender chicken thighs in a fragrant, creamy sauce flavoured with ginger, garlic, mild spices and ground almonds. Finish it with yoghurt and cream, then serve with basmati rice or warm naan for a comforting family curry.

Prep: 20 minCook: 240 minServes: 4

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chicken cacciatore

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

Tender chicken thighs slowly braised in a rich Italian-style tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, olives and herbs. Serve with crusty bread, pasta or creamy polenta to soak up the sauce.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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pulled pork

Freezer friendlySlow cookerPulled pork

Tender pork shoulder cooks slowly in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce until it can be pulled apart with a fork. Serve it in soft rolls with crunchy slaw, or alongside wedges, salad and steamed vegetables.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 6

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chilli concarni

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

A hearty slow cooker chilli made with beef mince, kidney beans, peppers and sweetcorn in a gently spiced tomato sauce. Serve with rice, jacket potatoes or tortilla chips for an easy family dinner.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs with Aubergine, Pepper and Tomato Sauce

Freezer friendlySlow cookerTurkey

Tender turkey meatballs cook gently in a rich tomato sauce with sweet peppers and soft aubergine. A spoonful of crème fraîche stirred through at the end makes this an easy, family-friendly supper served with pasta, rice or crusty bread.

Prep: 25 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Mild Coconut Pork and Mango Curry

Freezer friendlySlow cookerPork

Tender pork shoulder cooks slowly with onion, garlic, ginger and mild curry spices in a creamy coconut and mango sauce. It is gently sweet, family-friendly and finished with fresh lime and spinach for an easy midweek curry.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Apple, Sage and Mustard Gravy

Freezer friendlySlow cookerPork

Tender slices of pork shoulder cook slowly with sweet apples, onions and sage, then finish in a savoury wholegrain mustard gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and green vegetables for a comforting family dinner.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Pomegranate Turkey with Apricots and Chickpeas

Freezer friendlySlow cookerTurkey

Tender turkey thigh cooks slowly in a lightly spiced pomegranate and tomato sauce with sweet dried apricots and chickpeas. Serve with couscous, rice or warm flatbreads for an easy family meal with plenty of sauce.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Turkey Meatball, Pepper and Butter Bean Tomato Pot

Freezer friendlySlow cookerTurkey

Tender turkey meatballs cook in a smoky tomato sauce with sweet peppers and creamy butter beans. Serve this hearty one-pot meal with crusty bread, mashed potato or steamed greens for an easy family dinner.

Prep: 25 minCook: 360 minServes: 5

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Slow Cooker Cider Gammon, Leek and Carrot Bean Broth

Freezer friendlySlow cookerGammon

This slow cooker gammon broth combines tender pork, sweet carrots, soft leeks and butter beans in a light cider and mustard stock. Serve it in bowls with crusty bread or alongside buttery mashed potatoes for a warming family meal.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Sausage, Cannellini Bean and Pepper Soup

Freezer friendlySlow cookerSausages

This hearty slow cooker soup combines browned pork sausages, creamy cannellini beans and sweet peppers in a paprika-seasoned tomato broth. Kale stirred in at the end adds colour and makes it a satisfying family meal with crusty bread.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Beef Mince, Red Pepper and Tomato Ragu

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

This rich, family-friendly beef mince ragu uses onion, carrot, celery and red pepper for a full-flavoured sauce without complicated ingredients. Serve it with spaghetti, pasta shapes or jacket potatoes, and freeze any extra portions for another meal.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 6

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