We've got three delicious - and, most importantly, easy - dishes from new The Green Slow Cooker by Heather Whinney (£22, Penguin Michael Joseph). A mix of veggie and vegan recipes, the book is ...

1 onion, peeled, finely chopped: 1 onion, peeled, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, halved: 4 garlic cloves, halved 20g/¾oz fresh root ginger, peeled, thinly sliced: 20g/¾oz fresh root ginger ...

This takes a little more effort than some slow cooker recipes but it's well worth the effort. Serve with good crusty bread or mashed potatoes. Put the shallots, carrots and celery into a slow ...

These are the best slow cooker pork chops. —Sue Bingham, Madisonville, Tennessee Go to Recipe If you liked this, then these other diabetic-friendly recipes are perfect for you. Also check out ...

zero-effort dinners, this nifty little slow cooker is the kitchen essential you’re going to want in your arsenal. Think: hearty chilli con carne, thick soups and warming stews, all cooked up ...

In deepest winter when the days are long and the temperatures are frosty, steak pie is a perfect dinner. Slow cookers are a great bit of kit for taking all the legwork out of your meals.

Some manufacturers of slow cookers recommend adding liquid to fill the stoneware 1/2 to 3/4 full. Follow the manufacturer's recipes and directions for best results.