Crock-Pot Lift and Serve Digital Slow Cooker with Hinged Lid and Programmable Countdown Timer | 4.7 Litre (up to 5 People) [CSC052], Black

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Just lift the handy hinged lid to stir and serve your dish - or to add ingredients - without having to find space to put down the lid. And there's no more mess on your worktop as condensation simply drips back into the bowl. It's easy to remove, and dishwasher safe too.

Set the perfect cooking time for your dish with the easy-to-use digital controls. The display counts down the remaining cooking time so your always in control. Auto keep-warm means your dish is ready when you are, and if you're a family that can't always eat together, you can still cook one meal and leave everyone to help themselves.

Cook the classics like chillis, stews, soups and pot-roasts, or go off-piste with shakshuka, enchiladas, and chocolate brioche bread & butter pudding. We’ve included some recipe ideas to get you started but the options are endless. Slow cooking is budget-friendly too - tenderising cheaper cuts of meat - and because you're not having to heat your whole oven to cook your dish, it can also save energy.

Slow cooking is perfect if you're looking for tasty meals using wholesome ingredients. A hearty soup, with loads of chunky veg, makes a great midweek lunch and is an easy way towards your 5-a-day. Make up a large batch at the weekend, portion it up, pop it in the freezer and take it out as you need it. Of course, it's great for the occasional treat too - try our Lemon Lush Pudding recipe below.

5. Just before serving, add the lemon zest along with salt and pepper, to taste. Try serving with a drizzle of natural yoghurt.

5. Serve with flatbreads and a leafy salad.

6. Spread the lemon curd over the top of the pudding and cook for a further 30 minutes. Serve with freshly whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or custard.