With dishes ranging from comfort food favourites like curries, chillis, soups and puddings, through to fresh ideas for meaty stews, braised fish and melt-in-the-mouth veggie meals, there is a slow-cooked meal to suit every taste and occasion.

Make busy family weekends an absolute breeze by giving your Sunday roast the special slow-cooked treatment. If you’re trying to be healthy, there’s clear calorie information for every recipe, including any additional side dish recommendations. The rolled beef brisket will soak up all the gorgeous flavours in the red wine sauce, resulting in a mouth-wateringly tender roast dinner.

The highlight of this book is the ‘Meal prep, batch and freeze’ chapter giving ideas such as teriyaki beef bowls, saag aloo and creamy veggie bakes – batch cook at the weekend and then eat healthily all week. Adding dried fruit such as cherries, apricots or prunes will also give the stew a hint of sweetness.

Unlike other models that come with a hefty ceramic bowl, the Sizzle and Stew’s pot is made from heavy-duty aluminium.

If you want to find the best slow cooker for your family, as well as clever tips for getting the most out of your new gadget, check out our review of the best slow cookers plus 10 top tips for using a slow cooker. Slow cooker recipes are an essential for any home cook - time saving, low cost and reliably delicious. For more inspiration, see our collections of budget meals and slow cooker recipes, plus check out our family slow cooker ideas.