Despite all the obvious hurdles that have come our way this year, it’s safe to say that this pandemic has revealed the hidden talents of many cooks and bakers – or at least improved their results – across the globe. From the banana-bread hype, which achieved a record-breaking 525% increase in Google searches, to the evolution of everyday cooking trends, our creative sides have shone through.
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As we’re an integrated marketing agency that specialises in food content, it makes sense that the next, and final (sigh), Lockdown Wellness instalment is all about – you guessed it – food!
Make the most of your weekend cooking (but with very little effort!) with these five slow-cooker recipes. You can easily do them on the hob if you don’t have a slow cooker, and you can double the ingredients so you’ll have enough for lunches during the week. These recipes are comforting and delightfully hearty – the perfect dishes to help you relax and unwind after a heavy week.
- Slow cooker meatballs Serve these with your favourite pasta (ours is spaghetti) and a blanket of cheese – just the recipe to fulfil your wholesome desires.
- Slow cooker beef chilli Chocolate and coffee? Some would say bonkers, we say beautiful! Make a big batch of this to keep in the freezer – ideal for winter nights.
- Veggie stew with herby dumplings While this isn’t made in a slow cooker, the longer you leave to cook, the more flavoursome it will be (cue tummy rumbles). And dumplings are a real comforting treat, after all!
- Slow cooker chicken saag Low in saturated fat, this slow-cooked wonder will leave your kitchen full of aromas that will teleport you across international seas – simply divine.
- Slow cooker apple cider butter Apple butter? Yes! Ordinary butter will never seem the same again – spread on crumpets, stir into porridge, or drizzle on top of ice cream for the ultimate sweet treat.
So, there you have it – five undeniably scrumptious recipes that are guaranteed to leave your taste buds dancing with delight, and happy bellies all round.
We hope you’ve enjoyed our series of wholesome content – but, more importantly, that we’ve helped support you during lockdown. Truly, we’re in this together.
The River Group.