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I view meatloaf as an easy way of making burgers. You could use the same mixture to make patties or divide it into muffin tins to make a more portable version. I used a silicone loaf mould which makes it easy to release but I think you get a better browned look if you use a metal tin. Or you could slow cook it - form it into a round or oval loaf to … [Read more...]
This will serve about four people, depending on the size of the hare. I add eight or so golf-ball sized potatoes to the top of this to serve with it together with buttered, shredded, steamed cabbage or a salad. The hare backstraps (equivalent of a beef eye-fillet) are better kept for something else. My favourites are topped with pate and wrapped … [Read more...]
Despite the success of this pumpkin cake, I'm not convinced that cooking cakes in the slow cooker has that much to recommend it. You essentially steam rather than bake it so it could easily be served as dessert. It's probably more energy efficient if you're baking just a cake in the oven. I'd lined the bowl with baking paper I didn't have to wash … [Read more...]
The secret of good soup is good stock. I make stock in a slow cooker by simmering bones and vegetables left over from roast dinners just covered with boiling water for a few hours. I strain it and freeze it until I need it. There are lots of pumpkins around at the moment so you might want to try mini pumpkin soup too. If you want to get more from … [Read more...]
