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Slow Cooker Smoky Ham, Yellow Split Pea and Vegetable Pot

A hearty slow cooker pot made with diced gammon, yellow split peas, carrots, celery and potatoes in a lightly smoky stock. It thickens as it cooks, making a filling family meal with crusty bread.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Chicken, Bacon and Pearl Barley Broth

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

This comforting slow cooker broth combines tender chicken thighs, smoky bacon, pearl barley, leeks and carrots in a savoury stock. It is a filling one-pot family meal with a simple parsley finish and no complicated preparation.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pork Belly with Fennel and Prunes

Freezer friendlySlow cookerPork

Pork belly is gently braised in dry cider with fennel, carrots and prunes until tender, creating a rich but balanced family supper. Serve it with mashed potato, crusty bread or steamed greens to soak up the savoury cider gravy.

Prep: 25 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Smoky Squash, Pepper and Kidney Bean Chilli

Freezer friendlySlow cookerVegetarian

This hearty vegetable chilli combines sweet butternut squash, colourful peppers and tinned kidney beans in a smoky tomato sauce. It is mild enough for a family meal, with lime and fresh coriander added at the end for a little lift.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Rosemary Squash and Cannellini Bean Stew

Freezer friendlySlow cookerVegetarian

Tender butternut squash and creamy cannellini beans simmer with rosemary, tomato and vegetables in this comforting meat-free slow cooker stew. A spoonful of crème fraîche and a squeeze of lemon at the end make the sauce rich and fresh without making it heavy.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Cider Lentil Pot with Cheddar-Sage Dumplings

Slow cookerVegetarian

Green lentils, leeks and root vegetables simmer gently in alcohol-free cider before being topped with soft cheddar and sage dumplings. It is a hearty meat-free family meal with plenty of savoury gravy for spooning over the dumplings.

Prep: 25 minCook: 450 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Chicken, Root Vegetable and Butter Bean Cassoulet

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

Tender chicken thighs, sweet carrots and swede are cooked with butter beans in a rich tomato and herb sauce. This hearty cassoulet-style meal is easy to prepare and makes a filling family dinner with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Prep: 20 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Harissa Lamb with Apricots and Chickpeas

Freezer friendlySlow cookerLamb

Tender lamb shoulder cooks slowly with sweet dried apricots, chickpeas, tomatoes and a gently smoky harissa spice mix. Serve it with couscous or warm flatbreads for a filling family supper.

Prep: 25 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Cider-Mustard Chicken Thigh Pot

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

Tender chicken thighs cook slowly with carrots, parsnips, swede and onions in a light cider, mustard and thyme gravy. It is a comforting one-pot family meal with plenty of vegetables and is easy to serve with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Prep: 25 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Thyme Chicken with Root Vegetables

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

Tender chicken thighs cook slowly with carrots, parsnips, swede and onion in a savoury thyme gravy. It is a warming, straightforward family dinner that can be served with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Prep: 25 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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