Slow cooker saviour

Easy, delicious meals that make deciding what to cook for dinner a breeze

Take your time over these tasty and nourishing meals

Serves 630g softened butter350g self-raising flour175g shredded suet¾ tsp salt1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped (optional)230–260ml cold water450g sausagemeat1 medium onion, chopped125g dry-cured stre

SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 20 mins EASY ❄ ragu 2 duck breasts, skin removed2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp fennel seeds2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf½ small pack parsley, leaves picked,st

You can batch-cook and freeze these recipes for added convenience

You’ll only need 20 minutes (or less) to cook these meals from Alex Hughes – better still, portions come in at under 600 calories