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Cottage pie

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully a...

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Homemade apple pie

Try our classic Bramley apple pie with homemade shortcrust pastry. Simplicity is key to this traditional dish which m...

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Pumpkin pie

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

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Enchilada pie

Give your midweek meal a Mexican twist with our easy enchilada pie. Packed with nutritious veggies, it provides a who...

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No-fuss shepherd pie

A classic comfort food favourite, this shepherd's pie sees succulent lamb mince and veg topped with a fluffy layer of...

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Easy fish pie recipe

A simple fish pie recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals...

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Chicken & mushroom puff pie

This is just what you need on a cold night. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes

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Sausage & leek mash pie

Enjoy sausages and kale with a cheesy mash topping made with leeks and mustard. You can freeze this pie for busy week...

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Key lime pie

Lime, cream and a buttery biscuit base – this zesty oven-baked treat makes a refreshing and indulgent end to a meal

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Next level chicken pie

Discover the secrets to a great chicken pie. We use an easy one-pan filling, and bake it in a cake tin so it can be e...

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Ultimate lemon meringue pie

You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

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Fish pie mac ’n’ cheese

Combine fish pie with mac 'n' cheese to make this crowd-pleasing dinner. The dish freezes well, so you can make ahead...

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Homity pie

Make a veggie showstopper in this homity pie – a creamy potato, onion and cheese pie, with the addition of leeks. M...

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Cowboy pie

What says comfort food better than sausages and baked beans in a pie topped with cheesy, buttery mashed potato? This ...

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Spicy harissa aubergine pie

Make this veggie bake filled with lentils, sweet potato, feta and aubergine for an easy family meal. You can freeze a...

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Coronation chicken pie

Serve this gently spiced chicken pie warm or cold – it's delicious either way. While it looks impressive for a part...

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Vegetarian cottage pie

Make this comforting veggie cottage pie with lentils in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only...

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Vegan shepherd pie

A warming vegan supper with porcini mushrooms, leeks, carrots, and butternut squash, topped with crispy potatoes. It'...

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Sausage & mash pie

Enjoy this ingenious take on a family favourite, sausage and mash. It brings the two ingredients together into one he...

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Pie pastry

Make a homemade pie with Tom Kerridge's pastry recipe. It's easy to adapt – swap the lard for drippings, or simply ...

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Italian veggie cottage pie

An Italian twist on an English classic, with sundried tomato, spinach and aubergine, this veggie pie makes a super bu...

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Next level steak & ale pie

Discover the secret ingredients that take the humble steak and ale pie to new levels. But, be warned: one slice just ...

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Lamb keema shepherd pie

Give this classic dish a makeover with a touch of spice. We've kept it mild, but you can boost the heat with added cu...

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Leek, cheese & potato pie

Celebrate leeks with our cheesy leek and potato pie, topped with a lovely crumbly pastry lid. Serve with a watercress...

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Steak, ale & mushroom pie

Spend a weekend afternoon making this classic beef and ale pie with porcini mushrooms and homemade pastry. It's even ...

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Ultimate lemon meringue pie

You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

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Pumpkin pie

Fill a sweet shortcrust pastry tart case with lightly spiced squash to make a traditional American treat.

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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

This chicken Cordon Bleu casserole has all the creamy and wonderful flavor of the traditional dish with a little of t...

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Easy sausage casserole

A comforting and hearty one-pot sausage casserole recipe with spicy chorizo, smoked paprika and plenty of vegetables,...

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Slow-cooker sausage casserole

You can use your favourite type of sausages to make this family-friendly slow-cooker casserole. Serve it over pasta, ...

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Spicy root & lentil casserole

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

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Slow cooker pork casserole

Cosy up on cold nights with our comforting slow cooker pork casserole. Chopped apples would make a great addition –...

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Smoky sausage casserole

Sure to be a family favourite, this warming winter one-pot has gently simmered sausages, hearty cannellini beans and ...

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Sausage & white bean casserole

Make this easy chipolata, bean and roasted veg one-pan dish for a healthy, flavour-packed meal that the whole family ...

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One-pot sausage casserole with garlic breadcrumbs

Take ‘sausages and beans’ from its modest midweek meal status and elevate it to an elegant one-pot casserole that...

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Chorizo, pork belly & chickpea casserole

A Spanish-influenced stew with slow-cooked belly pork, a cheap cut with great flavour and soft texture

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Easy one-pot chicken casserole

A light and quick spring chicken and vegetable stew that can be whipped up in less than an hour

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Chicken & red wine casserole with herby dumplings

A rich and warming red wine chicken casserole - ideal for when it's cold and dark outside.

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Butternut squash casserole

A warming seasonal dish with a fusion of flavours, perfect for winter evenings

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Chicken casserole with herby dumplings

Bypass the suet and make lighter dumplings for this family-friendly one-pot stew

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Chicken & ham casserole with mustardy dumplings

Serve mustardy dumplings with our chicken and ham casserole for a comforting and filling family feast. You can freeze...

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Veggie sausage casserole

Make this casserole with veggie sausages and butterbeans for a flavourful family meal that delivers four of your 5-a-...

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Chicken casserole

Make this chicken casserole with potatoes, carrot and leek in the morning using a slow cooker and it'll be ready for ...

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Pork, apple and cider casserole

True comfort food for chilly winter evenings, this slow-cooker Normandy-style recipe combines meltingly tender pork, ...

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Sausage casserole with garlic toasts

Smarten up sausages and sneak in a few vital veggies too with this comforting midweek meal

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Chicken & olive casserole

A simple midweek chicken stew with rich tomato, olive and caper sauce. Serve with rice or bread

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Vegan sausage casserole

A warming bowl of this comforting vegan sausage casserole is the perfect antidote to chilly nights. This easy family ...

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Sausage casserole in a Yorkie

Serve this impressive looking Yorkshire pudding filled with a warming sausage casserole and create an instant family ...

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Slow cooker spiced root & lentil casserole

Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals

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Leftover turkey casserole

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

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Sausage & butter bean casserole

Dish up a hearty bowl of comfort on a cold, wintry evening with this simple sausage stew that uses a tin of baked bea...

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Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a veggie side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to...

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Creamy courgette lasagne

Serve this quick, creamy courgette & ricotta lasagne for a last-minute dinner party to impress vegetarian friends. It...

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Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a bus...

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Vegetarian lasagne

Make our easy vegetable lasagne using just a few ingredients. You can use ready-made tomato sauce and white sauce, or...

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Lasagne

Little is more satisfying than cooking a classic to perfection – Sarah Cook gives us a lesson in how to make lasagne

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Ravioli lasagne

Cook this lasagne for the family on a busy weeknight. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and uses just five ingredie...

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Slow cooker vegetable lasagne

Make this low-calorie veggie lasagne as a lighter alternative to the traditional bake. It's layered with pasta, ratat...

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Spinach & courgette lasagne

Enjoy a vegetarian lasagne bursting with spinach and courgette, held together with a creamy mascarpone sauce. It's a ...

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Easy pesto lasagne

This vegetarian bake from reader Lucy Nanor is packed with spinach and peas along with creamy pesto and mascarpone sauce

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Easy classic lasagne

Kids will love to help assemble this easiest ever pasta bake with streaky bacon, beef mince, a crème fraîche sauce ...

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Three-cheese meatball lasagne

Take lasagne to the next level by swapping the meat sauce for sausage meatballs. The fennel seeds and chilli add anot...

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Veggie lasagne

A light but luscious vegetarian lasagne to tickle your taste buds - it contains just 13g of fat compared to the more ...

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White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Chicken lasagna with spinach and a creamy white cheese sauce. Great for any kind of potluck. My kids love it!

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Roast pumpkin & spinach lasagne

Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well wort...

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Pea, pesto & sausage lasagne

Switch up your classic family lasagne with pesto, broccoli, mascarpone and chunks of sausage in a dish that's rich in...

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Five-veg lasagne

This vegetarian main is a great source of vitamins and iron and a simple way to get your 5-a-day

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Cheese & bacon lasagne

This freezable, family-friendly recipe is economical and has a wonderful comfort-food feel about it

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Wild garlic & mushroom lasagne

Make the most of the short wild garlic season in early spring in the UK with our mushroom lasagne recipe, where it's ...

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Courgette lasagne

A classic veggie recipe that uses fresh, seasonal veg, is low calorie and bound to please the whole family

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Lighter vegetable lasagne

This layered pasta dish is a family favorite - give it a healthy makeover with ricotta, lentils and lots of filling v...

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Slow cooker lasagne

Slow cook your next lasagne for extra tender mince – and this version is low-fat and low-calorie. A healthy family ...

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Maine Lobster Lasagna

I made up this lobster lasagna recipe because my hubby wanted to try a lasagna made with lobster meat. I layer tender...

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Grandma's Best Ever Sour Cream Lasagna

This is my grandma's best lasagna recipe, except I use sour cream instead of ricotta (a trick I picked up from my mot...

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Kim's Lasagna

After years of tweaking this recipe, I've finally got it to where I want it. Everyone raves about this lasagna just t...

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Delicious Spinach and Turkey Lasagna

A delicious version of lasagna for those of us who are health conscious.

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Best ever macaroni cheese recipe

This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover Frenc...

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Macaroni cheese lasagne

Feeling a bit fuzzy or need some comfort? Mac 'n' cheese and lasagne are sure to do the trick – and here we've comb...

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Cheeseboard macaroni cheese

What better way to use up your cheeseboard after a dinner party than with a creamy mac 'n' cheese supper? Easy comfor...

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Butternut squash & sage macaroni cheese

There's little more comforting than a homemade macaroni cheese. This version includes 1 of your 5-a-day, as well as a...

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Macaroni cheese with bacon

You don't get much more comforting than a cheesy pasta bake with a crunchy pine nut topping and pieces of salty bacon...

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Cauliflower & macaroni cheese

What do you get if you add cauliflower, cheese and macaroni? Comfort food heaven

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Ultimate macaroni cheese

Learn how to make perfect macaroni cheese every time with this recipe

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Macaroni cheese with veg

Boost the veg in this family favourite - top spinach and cherry tomatoes with creamy mac 'n' cheese for a dinner that...

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Cauli cheese macaroni

Combining two comfort food favourites, mac 'n' cheese and cauliflower cheese, this is a new classic in the making!

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Macaroni cheese with crunch crumb

Need cheering up? This pasta bake features bacon and parmesan with a cheddar white sauce – a comfort food classic

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Greek lamb & macaroni bake

A cross between moussaka and macaroni cheese, this thrifty Mediterranean pasta bake makes for a hearty meal

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Macaroni cheese with mushrooms

A lighter dish than the original, simple to make and very cheap, perfect for students.

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Next level mac n cheese

Make this granddaddy of pasta bakes with the salty tang of yeast extract, plus mustard and evaporated milk. This is m...

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Southern-style mac n cheese

Round out this cheesy pasta classic with roasted sweet potato, a staple food in the southern US states, and turn up t...

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Cauliflower cheese

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

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Easy mac and cheese

Follow our step-by-step guide to making a simple macaroni cheese. This classic comfort food favourite contains plenty...

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Vegan mac and cheese

Make the ultimate comfort dish, macaroni cheese, but with vegan credentials. The recipe is quick and easy to make, so...

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Lobster mac & cheese

Using lobster and crab makes this macaroni cheese really special – perfect for an indulgent weekend meal. Top with ...

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Spinach mac & cheese

Your favourite comfort food revamped with fewer calories and more veggies. This vegetarian mac 'n' cheese with spinac...

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Bacon nachos with cheese sauce

Rustle up these bacon nachos with a gooey cheese sauce topping. Ready in just 20 minutes, they're perfect for a quick...

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Eggy cheese crumpets

Swap your regular toast or sandwiches at lunch or breakfast time for these delicious eggy cheese crumpets. Enjoy with...

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Super-green mac ‘n’ cheese

Revamp mac ‘n’ cheese with broccoli, spinach and peas, plus a crunchy nut and seed topping. It has all the flavou...

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Lactose-free macaroni cheese

Enjoy a lactose-free version of macaroni cheese. The ultimate comfort food on cold winter nights, it's sure to be a h...

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Slow-cooker beef stew

Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavo...

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Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Get this chicken tikka masala cooking in the morning and have dinner waiting for you when you get in – it's perfect...

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Slow-cooker chicken korma

Make a mild and creamy korma in the slow cooker. Sure to become a family favourite, slow cooking ensures tender chick...

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Slow cooker beef bourguignon

Feed a crowd or freeze a batch of our comforting beef bourguignon. This classic recipe uses slow-cooked beef and red ...

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Slow cooker pulled chicken

Try this slow cooked smoky chicken as an easy alternative to pulled pork. It's best served in a bun or with rice, and...

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Slow cooker gammon in cola

Fill your kitchen with the smell of Christmas with this slow cooked gammon. The cola adds a sweet treacly flavour to ...

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Slow-cooker lamb shanks

Make this slow-cooker lamb shank recipe for chilly evenings when you need something simple and hearty. Serve with mas...

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Slow cooker lamb curry

Use the slow cooker to make this nutritious, easy curry and the lamb will melt in your mouth. You can batch cook and ...

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Slow-cooker chicken curry

Try this easy, one-pot chicken curry that's low-fat, low-calorie and delivers three of your five-a-day. It's slow-coo...

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Slow-cooker beef goulash

With fall-apart beef, tomatoes and peppers in a creamy, rich stew, our slow-cooker goulash recipe couldn't be easier ...

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Slow cooker bolognese

Batch cook a delicious and healthy spaghetti bolognese in your slow cooker. Freeze the leftovers for easy midweek din...

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Slow cooker vegetable curry

Use the slow cooker to make our easy veggie curry with coconut sauce and freeze the leftovers for another day. One de...

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Slow cooker bread

Make an easy loaf with this slow cooker bread recipe. This simple project is perfect for beginners and uses strong wh...

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Slow cooker pulled pork

Succulent pulled pork spiced with paprika and cinnamon is oh-so simple when you make it in the slow cooker. Serve wit...

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Slow cooker vegetable stew with cheddar dumplings

Give classic stew a veggie twist with creamy sauce and cheesy dumplings. Make it in the slow cooker and be rewarded w...

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Slow cooker pork shoulder

Slow cooking delivers lovely tender meat. Cook this shoulder of pork until it falls apart, shred it, then pile into b...

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Slow cooker beef curry

This slow-cooked beef curry is easy to make and perfect for feeding the family – add chunks of potato for an extra ...

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Slow cooker ribs

Slow cooking is the perfect way to get tender melt-in-the-mouth pork ribs, simply throw everything in the slow cooker...

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Slow cooker meatballs

Try these slow cooker meatballs for a tasty family meal. Turkey mince makes lighter meatballs which kids love. They a...

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Slow cooker ratatouille

Make up a batch of this slow-cooked ratatouille and freeze for easy midweek meals when you’re busy. Packed with nut...

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Slow cooker chilli

Batch-cook this chilli and freeze for healthy dinners when you're pushed for time. It'll soon become a family favouri...

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Slow cooker paella

Make our version of paella in a slow cooker with smoky chorizo, chicken and prawns. Serve with crusty bread and a gla...

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Slow cooker pork fillet with apples

Pork and apples is a classic combination and the meat is all the more tender when slow-cooked for four hours. Serve w...

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Slow cooker sticky toffee pudding

Leave our slow cooker sticky pudding to cook all day so it’s ready to serve in the evening with ice cream. Rich and...

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Slow-cooker chickpea stew

Enjoy the depth of flavour that comes with slow-cooking our chickpea stew. Serve with couscous for a healthy, low-fat...

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Slow-cooker gochujang short ribs with apple slaw

Tuck into gochujang short ribs for a comforting winter warmer. With slow-cooked tender, juicy meat and tangy apple sl...

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Slow cooker shepherd pie

Slow cook shepherd's pie and you'll be rewarded with savoury, succulent mince. This recipe is also low-fat and low-ca...

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Slow cooker spiced parsnip soup

Have some leftover parsnips from your Sunday roast? They'll go down a treat in this vegan spiced curry soup. The reci...

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Slow-cooker hot chocolate

Hosting a party? Try this slow-cooker hot chocolate for an easy way to serve a crowd. You could also add your favouri...