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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

I just adore cooking but gotta say Im loving my slow cooker just now and tonight Ive just had slow cooked smoked paprika chicken and chorizo pasta .

Also made bread for the first time in mine last week and it was yummy .

so for all you who have a slow cooker whats your favourite dish and will you share the recipes here please

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By *ussymufferMan
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

I have used a slow cooker for years I make stews stovies and use it for beef pork and chicken

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By *uperboabyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

By slow cooking I thought you meant foreplay

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By *dlilbumCouple
over a year ago

Aviemore and regularly visit Glasgow

I love my slow cooker! Made amazing lamb shanks in it a wee while back, also regularly make stroganoff, and various stews.

. Driving to France for a skiing holiday next month and the most exciting thing about driving there is being able to take the slow cooker with us! Awesome food ready for when we get off the slopes at the end of the day!

D x

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"I love my slow cooker! Made amazing lamb shanks in it a wee while back, also regularly make stroganoff, and various stews.

D x"
Thats what I love about it just put it on going to work and the smell as you walk through the door to a nice hot meal at the end of the day is lovely ...enjoy your trip xx

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"By slow cooking I thought you meant foreplay

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hahahaha could apply to that too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive had mine 2 years endless dishes it absolute amazes me everytime ive had roasts stews homemade soup i bought a second one for my caravan

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

Must admit I prefer to cook whatever Im cooking the day before I think the flavours just intensify

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By *976scottMan
over a year ago

North Lanarkshire

I make my bourbon pulled pork in my slow cooker! Mmmmmm

Making me hungry just thinking about it!

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"I make my bourbon pulled pork in my slow cooker! Mmmmmm

Making me hungry just thinking about it!"
Pulled pork was the first thing I cooked in mine

...no smutty jokes

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Its a fantastic way to cook some curries too. Instead of using chicken breast, use thighs and put it in a slow cooker. Amazing flavour.

Lamb shanks are always best in a slow cooker - the meat just falls off the bones.

Also stews, or diced beef in gravy with chopped onion. Simple but gorgeous from a slow cooker.

Never tried bread though.....

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

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1/2 cup warm water

2 cups of warm milk

2 Tbsp melted UNSALTED butter

1-3 tablespoons of sugar (add more if you like sweeter bread)

3 tablespoons of active dry yeast (conservative side)

6 cups of whole wheat flour (or 3 cups whole wheat & 3 cups all-purpose flour)

2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon of baking powder

Grab a big bowl, and stir the 1/2 cup of warm water, 1 (or more) tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of yeast. Wait for 5 minutes (no longer - mine went all over the place the first time!) – it should be frothy on the top. While your waiting warm 2 cups of milk and 2 Tbsp of butter in microwave.

Next, add milk and butter to yeast mixture. Using a standing mixer slowly add the 6 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Mix and knead the dough. (I used dough hook once I had incorporated most of the flour for about 5 minutes then kneaded by hand for another 5-7 minutes.)

Line your slow cooker with cooking (baking) paper and place in your round ball of dough. I will rise in the slow cooker as it heats through. Cook on High power for 2- 2.5 hours. Start checking at every 7-10 minutes until top is sponge-y but springs back and no moisture on the top. The bottom should be a nice brown colour as well as sides. I put mine (just the loaf) in the oven on broil/grill for less than 5 minutes to get a nice crusty top too!

NOTE: You can use a tea towel on top if you want to avoid condensation dripping in down on the loaf. I haven't tried this myself - let me know how you go!

*Use UNSALTED butter or adjust extra salt added!

*Add MORE sugar if you want a sweet bread like in the shops.

*If you can't or are not skilled/practiced at kneading try the 50:50 ratio with whole wheat flour and all purpose flour, otherwise you will end up with a very dense loaf.

*Make sure it is completely cooked through - my loaf took 2 1/2 hours!!

Slice and enjoy as whole grain toast or sandwich bread!

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By *dlilbumCouple
over a year ago

Aviemore and regularly visit Glasgow

"I make my bourbon pulled pork in my slow cooker! Mmmmmm

Making me hungry just thinking about it!"

That sounds quality! Gie us the recipe!! Haha.

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

"[Removed by poster at 06/02/16 18:58:16]1/2 cup warm water

2 cups of warm milk

2 Tbsp melted UNSALTED butter

1-3 tablespoons of sugar (add more if you like sweeter bread)

3 tablespoons of active dry yeast (conservative side)

6 cups of whole wheat flour (or 3 cups whole wheat & 3 cups all-purpose flour)

2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon of baking powder

NOTE: You can use a tea towel on top if you want to avoid condensation dripping in down on the loaf. I haven't tried this myself - let me know how you go!

*Use UNSALTED butter or adjust extra salt added!

*Add MORE sugar if you want a sweet bread like in the shops.

*If you can't or are not skilled/practiced at kneading try the 50:50 ratio with whole wheat flour and all purpose flour, otherwise you will end up with a very dense loaf.

*Make sure it is completely cooked through - my loaf took 2 1/2 hours!!

Slice and enjoy as whole grain toast or sandwich bread!"

Saved - Thankyou

I've made bread before - badly lol. But just never used a slow cooker. Will definitely have to try this one day with the kids. They'll love giving it a go

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"[Removed by poster at 06/02/16 18:58:16]1/2 cup warm water

2 cups of warm milk

2 Tbsp melted UNSALTED butter

1-3 tablespoons of sugar (add more if you like sweeter bread)

3 tablespoons of active dry yeast (conservative side)

6 cups of whole wheat flour (or 3 cups whole wheat & 3 cups all-purpose flour)

2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon of baking powder

NOTE: You can use a tea towel on top if you want to avoid condensation dripping in down on the loaf. I haven't tried this myself - let me know how you go!

*Use UNSALTED butter or adjust extra salt added!

*Add MORE sugar if you want a sweet bread like in the shops.

*If you can't or are not skilled/practiced at kneading try the 50:50 ratio with whole wheat flour and all purpose flour, otherwise you will end up with a very dense loaf.

*Make sure it is completely cooked through - my loaf took 2 1/2 hours!!

Slice and enjoy as whole grain toast or sandwich bread!

Saved - Thankyou

I've made bread before - badly lol. But just never used a slow cooker. Will definitely have to try this one day with the kids. They'll love giving it a go

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It turned out well Andy was even crips too ..but a wee tip is put a few layers of kitchen paper on top before putting the lid on to stop the condensation ...top of mine was still soft tho so i popped it in the oven for ten mins to crisp the top xxx

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Thanks miss D. I'll bear that in mind.

Like I say, I've done bread the old fashioned way but I'm rubbish at it lol

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Thanks miss D. I'll bear that in mind.

Like I say, I've done bread the old fashioned way but I'm rubbish at it lol"
I make homemade bread all the time ....need to teach you lol

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By *ouise and jamieCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

love making pulled pork using cola in the slow cooker its awesome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Slow cooking... Is that not like waiting with anticipation for that hot meet? If so we've got one or two in our slow cooker.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

If you like tomato and basil soup, do a search for the Chunky Chef recipe for the slow cooker.

I've made it every weekend for the last three... lunch every day. I can't decide if I'm going to scunner myself or turn into a tomato!

It's utterly delish!

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"If you like tomato and basil soup, do a search for the Chunky Chef recipe for the slow cooker.

I've made it every weekend for the last three... lunch every day. I can't decide if I'm going to scunner myself or turn into a tomato!

It's utterly delish!

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Thanks will have a wee look ...ive never done soup in mine yet xxx

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"If you like tomato and basil soup, do a search for the Chunky Chef recipe for the slow cooker.

I've made it every weekend for the last three... lunch every day. I can't decide if I'm going to scunner myself or turn into a tomato!

It's utterly delish!

Thanks will have a wee look ...ive never done soup in mine yet xxx

You can pretty much chuck anything in for soup but the tomato and basil is my favourite.

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"If you like tomato and basil soup, do a search for the Chunky Chef recipe for the slow cooker.

I've made it every weekend for the last three... lunch every day. I can't decide if I'm going to scunner myself or turn into a tomato!

It's utterly delish!

Thanks will have a wee look ...ive never done soup in mine yet xxx

You can pretty much chuck anything in for soup but the tomato and basil is my favourite.

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Think the reason ive never done soup in it is because its not big enough ..my family love soup especially in the winter and i cook mine in my grannys old soup pot which is huge lol xxx

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"If you like tomato and basil soup, do a search for the Chunky Chef recipe for the slow cooker.

I've made it every weekend for the last three... lunch every day. I can't decide if I'm going to scunner myself or turn into a tomato!

It's utterly delish!

Thanks will have a wee look ...ive never done soup in mine yet xxx

You can pretty much chuck anything in for soup but the tomato and basil is my favourite.

Think the reason ive never done soup in it is because its not big enough ..my family love soup especially in the winter and i cook mine in my grannys old soup pot which is huge lol xxx "

Ah yes... coincidentally I have my Granny's soup pot too.

I think my slow cooker is a 5.5 litre and it does me five lunches and some for the freezer.

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"If you like tomato and basil soup, do a search for the Chunky Chef recipe for the slow cooker.

I've made it every weekend for the last three... lunch every day. I can't decide if I'm going to scunner myself or turn into a tomato!

It's utterly delish!

Thanks will have a wee look ...ive never done soup in mine yet xxx

You can pretty much chuck anything in for soup but the tomato and basil is my favourite.

Think the reason ive never done soup in it is because its not big enough ..my family love soup especially in the winter and i cook mine in my grannys old soup pot which is huge lol xxx

Ah yes... coincidentally I have my Granny's soup pot too.

I think my slow cooker is a 5.5 litre and it does me five lunches and some for the freezer. "

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By *atex and KinkCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I make my bourbon pulled pork in my slow cooker! Mmmmmm

Making me hungry just thinking about it!"

Miss kink does a mean sailor jerry bbq pulled pork, oh yeah....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Slow Cooker Meals are Awesome ..

Gammon Joint cooked in Mixed Fruit..

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By *dluv2Man
over a year ago

glasgow

Am stealing that bread recipe too didn't even know you could do that in a slow cooker

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Am stealing that bread recipe too didn't even know you could do that in a slow cooker "
give it a try it was nice ...as far as i know you can cook almost anything in a slow cooker

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By *dluv2Man
over a year ago

glasgow

They say that but your talking to a guy who can mess a pot noodle up, but am giving the bread a bash

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"They say that but your talking to a guy who can mess a pot noodle up, but am giving the bread a bash "
lets know how you get on xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love using mine for making chilli. Once made gammon joint soaked in cola. Was fab but ended up just slicing it and eating it by itself

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By *dluv2Man
over a year ago

glasgow

I will keep you posted, you've put me right in the mood for fresh bread and homemade soup now god I hope it works out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I will keep you posted, you've put me right in the mood for fresh bread and homemade soup now god I hope it works out "

May The Force Be Wirth You

FFS

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"I will keep you posted, you've put me right in the mood for fresh bread and homemade soup now god I hope it works out

May The Force Be Wirth You

FFS"
lmao

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"I will keep you posted, you've put me right in the mood for fresh bread and homemade soup now god I hope it works out "
can I come for sunday lunch ?

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By *dluv2Man
over a year ago

glasgow

Did you actually read the bit about me being able to mess a pot noodle up!! think we better do Sunday lunch at yours lol

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Did you actually read the bit about me being able to mess a pot noodle up!! think we better do Sunday lunch at yours lol

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you never heard the expression many hands make light work?

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By *p4funduoCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh

chilli. stew. soup. would not have done pasta perhaps as it don't take long but love my slow cooker also x

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By *dluv2Man
over a year ago

glasgow

Ha ha you tease!! be a good challenge though, making homemade soup and bread naked lol

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Ha ha you tease!! be a good challenge though, making homemade soup and bread naked lol

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"chilli. stew. soup. would not have done pasta perhaps as it don't take long but love my slow cooker also x"
I didnt cook pasta in the slow cooker just the main components then added the pasta at the end lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lab Breast joints...

Horribly fatty done any other way, but done in the slow cooker you end up with very, very tasty, melt in the mouth and extremely cheap roast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hone made beef olives slow cooked with a red wine reduction that is amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How safe are they to leave cooking unattended?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How safe are they to leave cooking unattended?"

Really safe. Nearly every day before work I set mine and never had a problem with them

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"How safe are they to leave cooking unattended?"
I put mine on when I go to work and never had a problem

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

Do a gammon joint with brown sugar, orange, cider and studded with cloves. It's delicious

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Do a gammon joint with brown sugar, orange, cider and studded with cloves. It's delicious

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sounds yummy

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

Why am I not surprised?

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

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ain't we all sweetie

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

Why am I not surprised?

Why rush life's pleasures hehe!!x

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

ain't we all sweetie

Far better than microwave sex ... done in 60 seconds or less pmsl!!!

Hey for someone who avoids cooking like the plague I'm shocked at all the cooking terms I know!! Bunks clearly brainwashing me !! Help!!!!!! Lol x

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

ain't we all sweetie

Far better than microwave sex ... done in 60 seconds or less pmsl!!!

Hey for someone who avoids cooking like the plague I'm shocked at all the cooking terms I know!! Bunks clearly brainwashing me !! Help!!!!!! Lol x"
lol

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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

ain't we all sweetie

Far better than microwave sex ... done in 60 seconds or less pmsl!!!

Hey for someone who avoids cooking like the plague I'm shocked at all the cooking terms I know!! Bunks clearly brainwashing me !! Help!!!!!! Lol x"

Loubitins

You're welcome

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By *arried adventurers!Couple
over a year ago

North Lanarkshire

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are my current slow cooker favourite! Yummy!

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1 OP Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are my current slow cooker favourite! Yummy!

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oh I've made these too they are yummy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who do I need to bribe for some more recipes?

Had a slow cooker for 2 years and it's never been on.

My ex made a few curries with it that were outstanding but I didn't bother paying attention to it being used. Regretting that now.

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

"Don't k ow about slow cooking but I'm definitely a fan of being casseroled .......to be done slowly over a number of hours

ain't we all sweetie

Far better than microwave sex ... done in 60 seconds or less pmsl!!!

Hey for someone who avoids cooking like the plague I'm shocked at all the cooking terms I know!! Bunks clearly brainwashing me !! Help!!!!!! Lol x

Loubitins

You're welcome

Ohhhhh shoooes !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love my slow cooker! Made amazing lamb shanks in it a wee while back, also regularly make stroganoff, and various stews.

D x"

Food when you get off the slopes?

It's drink until about 10pm after the slopes lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"[Removed by poster at 06/02/16 18:58:16]1/2 cup warm water

2 cups of warm milk

2 Tbsp melted UNSALTED butter

1-3 tablespoons of sugar (add more if you like sweeter bread)

3 tablespoons of active dry yeast (conservative side)

6 cups of whole wheat flour (or 3 cups whole wheat & 3 cups all-purpose flour)

2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon of baking powder

NOTE: You can use a tea towel on top if you want to avoid condensation dripping in down on the loaf. I haven't tried this myself - let me know how you go!

*Use UNSALTED butter or adjust extra salt added!

*Add MORE sugar if you want a sweet bread like in the shops.

*If you can't or are not skilled/practiced at kneading try the 50:50 ratio with whole wheat flour and all purpose flour, otherwise you will end up with a very dense loaf.

*Make sure it is completely cooked through - my loaf took 2 1/2 hours!!

Slice and enjoy as whole grain toast or sandwich bread!

Saved - Thankyou

I've made bread before - badly lol. But just never used a slow cooker. Will definitely have to try this one day with the kids. They'll love giving it a go

It turned out well Andy was even crips too ..but a wee tip is put a few layers of kitchen paper on top before putting the lid on to stop the condensation ...top of mine was still soft tho so i popped it in the oven for ten mins to crisp the top xxx

When cooking where stem will collect, use a tea towel or some cloth, tie it up around the handle with a band. Useful for when cooking cakes or puddings.

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