That’s based on a small roast for one, I would have saved nearer 50p on a more extravagant or slow cooked roast. This air fryer is also self-explanatory, and easy to clean - one thing many air fryers are not. The bottom basket just pops into the dishwasher, or can be hand washed. It could not be much more straightforward. Once you have prepared the food and placed it in the ceramic pot, you simply choose the heat setting and cooking time and let everything simmer while you are away.

Slow cookers vary considerably, so follow your manufacturer's manual for guidelines on temperatures and cooking times. When we renovated our first kitchen, we lived on microwaved prepared meals for a while and I remember feeling constantly bloated and unwell. This time I was determined that we would eat simple home cooked meals. Andrew James was kind enough to send me one of their Digital Slow Cookers to help out. What a difference it has made! So much so that I cannot comprehend why I waited so long to get one. A slow cooker is not a new phenomenon, like the air fryer, nor particularly hyped, but it's not one to overlook. According to the money saving expert, a slow cooker uses on average 23p a meal.A third appliance which could be switched out in favour of a more energy efficient alternative is the kettle. I previously used as old Russell Hobbs kettle that can no longer even be bought online, it was definitely due a new cheaper upgrade. Heat retention: how the cooker holds heat for safety on the worktop and whether the food catches or burns It did take me some getting used to, as I cook at the wrong temperature a couple of times and found the outside of my food burnt and the inside uncooked, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a complete game changer in the kitchen. I now use it for most meals. No liquid escapes from a slow cooker, so when adapting a recipe not specifically written for a slow cooker, reduce any added liquid by a third.

If you are using frozen ingredients, make sure all food is defrosted before adding it to the slow cooker. I compared Tesco Clubcard to Sainsbury’s Nectar card, M&S Sparks card and Asda Rewards and one was better Unfortunately showering and washing clothes is non-negotiable, but there were a few ways I could cut down on cooking energy. Instead of constantly using the oven, which is a big consumer of energy, I looked at alternatives. The Andrew James Slow Cooker is my second recommendation although I wouldn't want to use it all the time Read more: I compared chips cooked in an air fryer to the oven to see which tasted best - and was amazed at the resultFinding a hot home-cooked meal ready when you get home is only one of the perks of a slow cooker. You can save a lot of time and effort by batch cooking and freezing ahead. I compared Nescafe instant coffee to the new KitchenAid Espresso Machine to see if it's worth the money The inner pot needs to be at room temperature before you start cooking. If you've kept a slow cooker dish in the fridge, you must wait for it to warm up before turning it on. In practice, the kettle needs work. There’s a dial at the top which lets you change how much water you want, but the kettle definitely has a mind of its own in that department, the volume of water produced is inconsistent.

The Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker has 2 heat settings Low / High which you can cook with. The High setting enables you to speed up cooking time to 4-6 hours while the Low setting takes 6-8 hours. One appliance money saving expert Martin Lewis recommended was a slow cooker, which he said can cook a meal for 23p. Another is the air fryer, which is much more energy efficient than an oven because of the speed it cooks food. LOW – Heats to 85°C, food will cook on a low simmer and will need to cook for longer. Use this setting to cook all day while you’re out and about. The Ninja air fryers have four settings, air fry, roast, dehydrate and reheat, so you can use them for pretty much any sort of cooking. I’ve even made breakfast in mine.

Frequently Asked Questions about Andrew James 1.5L Slow Cooker

In addition to saving you time, a slow cooker can also help you save money. Slow cookers use much less energy than ovens so you can save on your energy bills. If you cook meat, you can buy cheaper cuts of meat that your slow cooker will render very tender. Vegetarians and vegans can also save money by using dried beans, lentils and pulses instead of more expensive canned goods. With two size options, 4.5 litre (4 people) and 6.5 litre (6-8 people), the Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker is perfect whether for cooking a family meal, a feast for entertaining or batch cooking in advance for freezing. Simple Tips When Using A Slow Cooker Rice and pasta dishes work best cooked on high for the shortest time possible. Always use easy-cook rice, rinsed well first – the more starch you rinse from the rice, the better the finished result. Compared to a manual model, the Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker is fitted with a LED display and digital controls. The digital timer has a 12 hour delay so you can time your food to be ready when you need it. If you are delayed, then the ‘Keep Warm’ function ensures that the food retains heat after cooking.