It’s a modest option owing to the three simple settings: low, high and keep warm, but it gets the basics right.

I previously used as old Russell Hobbs kettle that can no longer even be bought online, it was definitely due a new cheaper upgrade. TEMPERATURE SETTINGS — Your Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker features 3 temperature settings – high, low, and warm – so you can speed up or slow down cooking times and ensure your food is hot and perfectly cooked exactly when you want it. When the Slow Cooker is set to Auto it will cook on High then switch to Low and maintain a constant cooking temperature. Always use easy-cook rice, rinsed well first – the more starch you rinse from the rice, the better the finished result. Marking their first foray into the world of appliances, this slow cooker from GreenPan impressed us with its wealth of settings and brilliant cooking results.There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. The oven is ideal for the two of us, wish we had bought one years ago, it does everything we need an oven to do and is fully supported on you tube with recipes and cooking instructions. A third appliance which could be switched out in favour of a more energy efficient alternative is the kettle. Despite this model being from GreenPan, it lost points for the amount of difficult-to-recycle plastic packaging it came with – a disappointing oversight from a brand that puts sustainability at the forefront. Finally, they offer a healthier, low-fat way of cooking and often preserve more nutrients than other methods such as baking, boiling and frying.

With an option for sous vide cooking as well as a temperature probe, this model is so much more than a slow cooker. You can also create healthier meals full of flavour as the cooking process locks in all those vital nutrients. Simple, manual slow cookers are great for the job at hand, but often the only thing missing to elevate them (without overcomplicating things) is a timer. Consult the manual before using as the control panel is made up of symbols only, so isn’t overly intuitive.Not only does it save energy costs, it’s also big enough to batch cook, so I often find myself with three or four meals from one effort. The Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker is also a beautiful metallic red that adds a luxurious feel to any kitchen. Our Slow Cooker features a transparent, tempered glass lid which allows you to check on the progress of your food during cooking without the need to lift the lid. 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. If you find an inaccuracy in our frequently asked questions, please let us know by using our contact form.

When we renovated our first kitchen, we lived on microwaved prepared meals for a while and I remember feeling constantly bloated and unwell. On the plus side, the hinged lid allowed us to check in on our dishes without leaving splatters or drips of condensation on the worktop. A slow cooker is not a new phenomenon, like the air fryer, nor particularly hyped, but it's not one to overlook.

Compared to a manual model, the Andrew James Digital Slow Cooker is fitted with a LED display and digital controls.

With saving energy in mind, I tried a Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK, an Andrew James Slow Cooker, and a Laica Dual Flo Electric Kettle, which has the option of a one-cup boil. This guide is regularly updated with new models that have been tried, tested and top-rated by BBC Good Food's reviews experts. Using less power than a traditional oven, you will use less energy even though your food is cooked for longer – a great way to save some cash. Easy and straightforward, it is bursting with wonderful flavours and makes a delicious meal to enjoy with friends and family. With the handy digital display and timer delay function, you can cook food for up to 20 hours on 3 different heat settings, so your meal is perfectly cooked for whenever you need it.You can even cook rice in your slow cooker – simply coat the sides and bottom of your slow cooker pot with some butter to prevent sticking, add your desired amount of either white or brown rice, and pour in 4 cups of water. litre capacity, it has a wide build and easy-grip handles for lifting – ideal if you're serving from pot to plate at the dinner table.