Reinvent the classics in your slow cooker

These slow-cooked dinners are delicious – and a doddle to make

We’ve all been there – Christmas Day in the kitchen, with an impossible list of dishes to prepare before your guests arrive. However, with some careful planning, all that drama will be a ghost of Chri

Why not make this year’s Christmas cake in a slow cooker? You’ll save on energy costs and be rewarded with a delicious cake that’s full of plump dried fruit and cherries. SERVES 18-20 PREP 15 minsplus

Christmas cooking doesn’t have to mean chaos in the kitchen. In her latest book, The Batch Lady Saves Christmas, Suzanne Mulholland shows how to prep, freeze and glide through the holidays stress-free

By Katie Marshall Serves 8 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 35 mins 2 tbsp sunflower oil1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 tbsp hot curry powder2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp ground cumin1 tbsp ground

This is easy to knock together for a weeknight dinner, but also smart enough for any last-minute guests. SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 mins COOK 45 mins EASY ❄ 50g dried breadcrumbs 100g feta in brine 400g lamb