[WizzyWigg]

Originally Posted by JoeSoap

Thanks for the tips. I generally have lots of liquid at the start when using the oven as after four hours it's just about right 👍

This is worth a look : https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/gu...ng-slow-cooker

[retrotecchie]

Originally Posted by JoeSoap

Also, I would think the air fryer is thermostatically controlled so the heating element is probably only switched on for a proportion of the 12 minutes.

Likewise the hob. Also thermostatically controlled and cycles on and off.

Air fryer for as much as I can, but not boiled eggs!! The idea of doing a weeks worth appals. How do you heat 'em up again without using more energy, and won't the yolks go firm? How can you have a boiled egg that you can't dip a few Marmite soldiers into!!!

[JoeSoap]

Originally Posted by WizzyWigg

This is worth a look : https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/gu...ng-slow-cooker

Thanks for that 👍 I'll take my time browsing it... I'm a slow looker 🙄🤣

[JoeSoap]

Originally Posted by retrotecchie

Likewise the hob. Also thermostatically controlled and cycles on and off.

Air fryer for as much as I can, but not boiled eggs!! The idea of doing a weeks worth appals. How do you heat 'em up again without using more energy, and won't the yolks go firm? How can you have a boiled egg that you can't dip a few Marmite soldiers into!!!

I was just trying to weigh up which method used more leccy. I'm still not sure but I would choose the traditional method. We have a gas hob and probably boil less than six eggs a week. I pre-boil the water in an electric kettle then simmer for 5 minutes on the hob. Flo starts with cold water and simmers on the hob for what seems like an age. Which method costs less? Not a scooby 🤔

[Tommysgirl]

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Originally Posted by WizzyWigg

Bargain. 😂 Get the cook book out and enjoy. Mine is not a fancy one and does the job perfectly. Nothing like a good old hotpot or Irish stew and dumplings on a cold winter's day.

I agree. Lasagne is very good cooked in the Slow Cooker too. You have to brown the mince in a pan first, or, I often use left over cooked mince from a mince and dumplings, or mince and tatties dinner. There are lots of recipes online, but it's easy to make. It's the same process as making one for the conventional oven.

[WizzyWigg]

Originally Posted by Tommysgirl

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I agree. Lasagne is very good cooked in the Slow Cooker too. You have to brown the mince in a pan first, or, I often use left over cooked mince from a mince and dumplings, or mince and tatties dinner. There are lots of recipes online, but it's easy to make. It's the same process as making one for the conventional oven.

I'm in heaven 😋. 👍

[JoeSoap]

Originally Posted by Tommysgirl

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I agree. Lasagne is very good cooked in the Slow Cooker too. You have to brown the mince in a pan first, or, I often use left over cooked mince from a mince and dumplings, or mince and tatties dinner. There are lots of recipes online, but it's easy to make. It's the same process as making one for the conventional oven.

I can’t wait. Knowing me, I'll just stick with browning some diced chicken, throwing in some chopped mushrooms and peppers, smothering it with Chicken Tonight and switching it on 😂

[WizzyWigg]

Originally Posted by JoeSoap

I cant' wait. Knowing me, I'll just stick with browning some diced chicken, throwing in some chopped mushrooms and peppers, smothering it with Chicken Tonight and switching it on 😂

No no no. That's way too quick. Remember it's slow 🐌 cooking. 😂

[JoeSoap]

@WizzyWigg

Yes, but fast prepping 👍

[DebF_EONNext]

@JoeSoap re the rice pud crust: It depends what model you have some can go in the oven for browning I have one that can go on the stove and in the oven but always check the instructions as I know lots of the ceramic pot ones aren't oven proof.
@retrotecchie see my husband likes a boiled egg in his salads and for making egg mayo sandwiches etc, I'm not a fan of a dippy egg I do however like egg in a cup bashed up with a bit of butter, salt n pepper it's delish! @Tommysgirl I've never done lasagna in the slow cooker, I have done mac n cheese though!
@WizzyWigg is right you might need to adjust your recipes to have a little less water as it doesn't evaporate like it does in the oven. I usually make sure whatever I'm cooking is just covered with liquid and no more and I always have cornflour in just in case it doesn't thicken! I have to admit though I like @meldrewreborn style a glass of wine makes everything taste better 😂