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

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

Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 700g “wonky” potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks ◆ Salt ◆ 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and chopped ◆ 225g green cabbage, trimmed and thinly sliced ◆ 200g frozen peas ◆ 1tbs

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A few tips for the perfect pie: get a round enamel pie dish if possible, use all-butter puff pastry, cut the circle of pastry with a very sharp knife so that you don’t pinch the layers together and ma