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Slow Cooker Chicken, Root Vegetable and Butter Bean Cassoulet

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 Pork Shoulder with Apple, Sage and Butter Beans

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Tender chunks of pork shoulder are slow-cooked with sweet apples, onions, sage and creamy butter beans in a savoury mustard gravy. It is a filling one-pot family meal that works well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Pork, Apricot and Pearl Barley Stew

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Tender pork shoulder, sweet dried apricots and pearl barley make this warming slow cooker stew a filling family supper. Carrots and a gently spiced tomato stock give it a rich, comforting flavour without relying on hot chilli.

Prep: 25 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Beef Shin, Mushroom and Ale Pie Filling

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

Tender beef shin cooks slowly with onions, carrots and ale until it makes a rich, savoury filling for pies or bowls of mashed potato. Mushrooms are stirred in near the end so they keep some texture.

Prep: 25 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Chicken Thigh, Carrot and Thyme Ragu

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Tender chicken thighs are slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce with carrots, onion and thyme, then shredded into a family-friendly ragu. Serve with pasta, jacket potatoes or crusty bread for an easy midweek dinner.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken, Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

This mild coconut chicken curry combines tender chicken thighs with sweet potato, red pepper, onion, garlic and ginger. Spinach stirred through at the end adds colour and freshness, making it a comforting family dinner served with rice or naan.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Cider-Apple Pulled Pork with Sage Gravy

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Tender pork shoulder cooks slowly with Bramley apples, onions, sage and dry cider, then is shredded into a light, savoury gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens for an easy family meal, with enough leftovers for sandwiches or baked potatoes.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 6

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Slow Cooker Harissa Lamb with Apricots and Chickpeas

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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 Beef Shin with Chestnut Mushrooms and Tomato

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Tender beef shin cooks slowly with onions, carrots, chestnut mushrooms and a rich tomato sauce. Serve with mashed potato, crusty bread or steamed greens for a comforting family meal.

Prep: 25 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Cider-Mustard Chicken Thigh Pot

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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

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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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Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Freezer friendlySlow cookerFamily favourite

A straightforward slow cooker sausage casserole with peppers, onion, garlic, mushrooms and BBQ seasoning. Cook it gently until the sausages are tender and the sauce is rich, then serve with creamy mash or in a giant Yorkshire pudding.

Prep: 15 minCook: 600 minServes: 4

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