Slow cooking is the ultimate answer to low-cost, time-saving, nourishing family meals.

Simply add your ingredients to the pot, let the slow cooker work its magic through the day, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal - just "set it and forget it".

Find 200 easy recipes for a host of nutritious one-pot meals: soups, curries, chillies, casseroles, risottos, tagines, pot roasts, stews, and even desserts.

Step-by-step instructions guide you through different types of slow cooking and essential techniques, so you can achieve the best results.

Every recipe has instructions for either slow cooker or oven and hob, so you can choose the method that suits you best.

So raid the storecupoard, plunder the fridge and freezer and serve up healthy meals throughout the week in no time, with The Slow Cook Book.