The chicken in all its glory, skin off The stock, strained into a jug, ready to be cooled, covered and fridged The stock the following day,...

… might seem long winded but you can slow cook a chicken and strip it ahead of the game – I can assure you it's worth it. The bonus is ...

Not a lover of garlic because it can be too strong or even bitter? If you roast garlic it becomes sweet and delicious – here's the scie...

I know the holidays have gone but I'm including this recipe so that you've got it “under your belt” - you'll use it all year rou...

You could push the boat out and cook a chicken this way – it's easy peasy and economical too. Alternatively you could use the remains f...

Here's the recipe I used : The recipe makes enough to line a shallow 23cm/9 inch flan tin Serves 8 115g/4oz plain flour 55g/...

I know I shouldn't blow my own trumpet but it tasted as good as it looked. What's not to love. P.s. You don't have to sti...

Back to normal! We all get to a point where there is nothing left in the tank and totally devoid of any inspiration. It's time for a r...

Speaking of Christmas Eve – and whilst we're on the subject - here's another idea. Did you ever wonder what to do with that jar of ...

Autumn thoughts and a Christmas Eve “think ahead”. Make a chilli but not any old chilli - when I think of chilli I think of minced beef....

… or you could try a posh Shepherd's Pie Upside Down. SPUD (Shepherd's Pie Upside Down) Serves 4-6 940g braising steak – ...

Here's a “flexible” family sized recipe for Gammon, Chicken & Leek pie. The beauty of it is there are three options here from the s...

Then again you could choose a soup - h ow about a hearty, cream of chicken soup? This is “chicken soup for the soul” – it makes you feel be...

The moral of this slow cooking lark is that it allows you to make the most of the time you've got. If you're in your kitchen anyway...