Three great ways you can continue using your slow cooker to save money this spring and summer
Don’t let your slow cooker collect dust until next winter.
You can also prepare delicious meals with it in spring and summer.
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With low operating costs and cheap ingredients you save at the same time.
COLORFUL COOKING: Slow cookers are not only intended for heating winter dishes, such as soups and stews.
You can also make lighter dishes, such as a casserole with Mediterranean vegetables or red pepper stuffed with rice, onions and tomatoes, and even no-fuss baked potatoes.
Clare Andrews, author of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook, says: “You have control over the vegetables, meat and legumes that go in, so you have more control over the deliciousness on your plate.
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“You can use whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, or save even more by using frozen vegetables, or crazy vegetables that sell for less. The slow cooker loves everything.”
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HAPPY HOURS: A slow cooker meal can take hours to prepare, but that means you can get on with your day while it cooks.
Having food ready for your evening meal, such as peri-peri chicken or green Thai curry from Clare’s book, can also help you avoid the temptation of an expensive takeaway or convenience meal.
You will also be happy with the cost of meal preparation.
A slow cooker uses the same amount of energy as a traditional light bulb, so you can leave it on for hours without racking up big bills.
SMART CUTTING: Meat can really stretch the family budget, but a slow cooker turns cheaper cuts into magical meals.
Clare says: “Lamb neck, chuck steak and pork shoulder are beautifully cooked in a slow cooker.
“The meat does not become tough and the cooker also allows it to absorb the flavors of herbs and spices.”
For a slow cooker dish for any season, try pulled pork, served in a floury bun, or pita bread with coleslaw.
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