Slow-cooker
The secret to perfect dhal – and why you should salt your pot from the start
Master this budget-friendly staple – a foolproof, nutritious vegetarian main or versatile side that delivers spectacular flavour every time.
- Sarina Kamini
Sarah Pound’s favourite ‘throw it in and leave it’ slow-cooker meals will be yours, too
The underrated kitchen tool does the heavy lifting in these set-and-forget meals – perfect for nourishing, family-friendly dinners.
- Sarah Pound
Home-made bone broth
With a rich content of protein and collagen that contributes to its silky texture, this pot of gold makes a nourishing base for soups. Bonus? It freezes well.
- 2 hrs +
- Rosheen Kaul
The pressure cooker pressure test: We put the appliance through its paces
Dani Valent prepares and compares pea and ham soup, chickpeas, steamed rice, dhal and slow-cooked quinces.
- Dani Valent
Slow cooker v cast-iron casserole pot road test: Which braises best?
The popular appliance goes head-to-head with a range of heavy-based pots at various price points. The results may surprise you.
- Dani Valent
Slow-cooked beef and sweet potato coconut curry
This is the kind of “yes, I have those ingredients” curry that has an engrossing, soothing power.
- 2 hrs +
- Katrina Meynink