An avid foodie, she loves nothing more than trying new culinary creations in the kitchen, which often includes testing out and researching the latest time-saving gadgets for Mumsnet, including slow cookers, air fryers and multi-cookers.

If you fail to return the goods, we will collect them, and will charge you the direct cost of collection. If you fail to take reasonable care of the goods before they are returned to us, and this results in damage or deterioration, we will charge you for the reduction in value. Cook delicious meals the convenient way with this easy-to-use and stylishly retro 3.5-litre slow cooker. Once you’ve chosen your ingredients, simply pop them in the cooking pot, adjust the timer and choose from either the high or low heat setting. You can then let the appliance do all the work and safely leave it to cook while you go about your day.When you prepare a beef recipe in a slow cooker, use one-third amount of water to it concerning the usual recipe, as water would not evaporate while cooking in a cooker. If you receive any damaged items on your delivery, please state the full extent of the damage on the driver’s delivery note when signing for the goods. I was pleased to find it wasn't all substance over style, however. During testing, it was easy to use (it just needs plugging in and the dial adjusting to your chosen setting), and the results were delicious – it produced a tasty, creamy curry without any of the wateriness that can sometimes occur with slow cooker dishes. The sides of the slow cooker did get quite hot, so you do need to keep it out of reach of little ones, but the cool-touch handles are a nice feature and make it easy to manoeuvre. It's also relatively lightweight for moving about the kitchen. Make sure all items returned are complete; any incomplete items will not be credited and will be classed as unauthorised.

The Swan Slow Cooker was impressively easy to clean. Both the pot and lid are dishwasher safe, although the instruction manual stresses that care must be taken so the pot doesn't chip. You really can't beat the Swan Slow Cooker when it comes to design; available in 10 colours and with a covetable retro aesthetic, it was a clear winner for the top stylish buy on our shortlist of the best slow cookers. With an impressive 1.5L capacity and removable ceramic pot, the Swan SF17011BLN 1.5L Retro Slow Cooker is primed for everyday family life. Not only is the removable pot ideal for serving up your food when hosting guests, but it’s also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning afterwards.

We know that sometimes cooking a hunk of beef could be time-consuming and also take lots of your energy. That is why the slow cooker is perfect for cooking beef. As it will cut down the preparation time of the dish and also you can be ready for slow cooking the night before. Always try to cut off the fat from the beef before putting it into the slow cooker, otherwise, there will be a lot of excess oil in your dish. Try to cook the beef using the slow cooker at a low setting as the mild heat will help to bring out all the flavours and will make the meat juicier.

Using a mild washing up liquid, warm water and a soft sponge, getting food residue off was easy and didn't require too much elbow grease. I was pleased that the cream pot hadn't stained from my tomato-based sauce, too. While preparing beef in the slow cooker, always select cheap cuts, like beef briskets. Also, you can take a smaller amount of meat, as the slow cooking takes out the meaty flavour. It helps to spread the flavours evenly. When the beef brisket is roasted enough, slice it and pair it with the gravy, roasted potato, and some green leafy salads.

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Shop the Swan Retro Slow Cooker. This 1.5L slow cooker is great as you can throw in your food and cook low and slow overnight, or as you go about your day.

Some rogue splashes of sauce on the sides of the pot had become a little burnt, but the dish itself was perfectly cooked, so I had no complaints with the results, scoring it five out of five in this area. How easy is the Swan 3.5L Retro Slow Cooker to clean? Now, add the chopped carrot, sliced onion, chopped celery, and the mushroom to the bottom of the slow-cooked. Let it cook on a low flame.

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