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Dean Edwards' slow cooker tips

If you're been apprehensive about slow cooking, now is the time to get inspired...

Slow cooking makes the chicken super-tender & infuses the broth with aromatic flavours – this dish also works well with tofu, veg or prawn

Slow cooking allows the punchy flavours of this thick, New Orleans-inspired stew to develop and come together perfectly

Hearty beans, slow cooked and gently spiced, are the ideal weeknight warmer, while the tomato salsa adds a hit of fresh, zingy flavours

Crispy sautéed gnocchi make a great accompaniment to this flavour-packed steak dish

Puy lentils add bite to this rich dish, while dark chocolate helps to balance the heat of the chilli