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Slow Cooker

There are some meals that absolutely shine when cooked in the Slow Cooker! And they just so happen to be the most economical if using cheap cuts of meat. So check out a range of recipes below that are kind to your bank balance whilst delivering on nutrients and flavour.

My Slow Braised Cider Pork Cheeks utilise a cheap-cut that often goes to waste to create the most melt-in-the-mouth meal the whole family will enjoy!

A twist on the original to make it more affordable - my Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff will offer a hearty, warming meal for dinner after a long day at work!

Slow Cooked Spanish Beef offers a different meal option to use cubed shoulder steak (beef). It's tasty, packs plenty flavour and vegetables to keep you satisfied.

And finally, if its soup you're looking for - my Potato and Leek Soup will change your opinion on the fan-favourite forever. Using the slow cooker to caramelise the leeks take it to the next level!

  • A rectangular blue baking dish with a golden-brown pastry-topped Scottish slow cooker steak pie. A portion has been removed, revealing a rich, dark filling with chunks of meat and carrots on a wooden surface.
    Slow Cooker Steak Pie (Hob Method Option)
  • A bowl of creamy leek and potato soup topped with golden croutons and sautéed leeks, set on a wooden surface. The soup is smooth and light in color, with a drizzle of oil and scattered crispy toppings.
    Leek and Potato Soup (Slow Cooker recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with pearl couscous topped with a hearty beef and carrot stew, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. The dish is set on a wooden surface.
    Beef Tagine (Moroccan Stew)
  • Close-up of a creamy pasta dish featuring rotini noodles mixed with a rich, savory sauce, ground meat, and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. The dish appears flavorful and well-seasoned.
    Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A black plate with creamy beef and mushroom stroganoff garnished with chopped herbs, served alongside rice. The dish is on a wooden table with a gold placemat, salt and pepper shakers, and lush greenery in the background.
    Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)
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Welcome!

I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

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  • Two glass cups filled with creamy Cranachan, layered with raspberries and oats, and topped with fresh raspberries and crumbled topping, sit on a wooden table near a red book. Loose raspberries are scattered nearby.
    Cranachan (Traditional Scottish Dessert)
  • A haggis hoagie (haggis burrito) cut in half, showing fillings of black beans, potatoes, cheese, and shredded lettuce. A side of shredded cabbage and a small bowl of creamy sauce are on the plate. The background is a wooden table.
    Haggis Hoagie with Peppercorn Sauce
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    Caramel Shortbread Bars (Millionaire’s Shortbread)
  • Delicious empire biscuits with white icing and colourful jelly tots, perfect for baking and treats.
    Empire Biscuits (Scottish Iced Cookies with Jam)

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  • A round casserole dish filled with rumbledethumps topped with golden mashed potatoes, parsley, and a portion scooped out, revealing a vegetable filling. The dish is placed on a wooden surface next to a patterned cloth.
    Scottish Rumbledethumps Recipe
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    Classic Jam and Coconut Sponge Recipe
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    Traditional Clapshot (Tattie and Neep Mash)
  • Two chocolate Easter egg halves filled with white chocolate, topped with a small chocolate bunny and colourful candy-coated eggs, sit on a white surface with more candy eggs scattered nearby.
    Easter Egg Cheesecake

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