Slow Cooker End of Season Vegetable Stew with Mushroom Dumplings and a Giveaway #66
I was lucky enough to grow up with an Aga in the house. This meant plenty of slow cooked meals. There’s something about slow cooking that really brings out the flavours of ingredients and melds them into something richer and more flavoursome than the sum of their parts. These days, I only have an ordinary electric cooker, so I don’t tend to do much of that sort of cooking. At least I didn’t until I was sent a Von Shef slow cooker to try out. Those delicious childhood stews called to me and I knew I was very soon going to make a slow cooker vegetable stew.
Digital Slow Cooker
This VonShef Digital Slow Cooker from Domu, is simple to use and easy to clean. I was a little concerned I might not get it right first time, but I should have known better; I already have a VonShef 3-in-1 blender, which I use all the time. In my experience, Domu stock reliable products at an affordable price.
The slow cooker instructions were clear and the execution easy. It has three heat settings and a digital timer. The shiny black crockery pot is quite handsome in its own right and is the embodiment of a slow cook casserole dish. The toughened glass lid allows you to easily see what’s going on inside. It’s a large 6.5 litre pot with plenty of capacity for joints of meat and loads of vegetables. Being a vegetarian, I opted for the latter. It’s ideal for large families, for batch cooking and freezing and for entertaining. There’s something deeply reassuring about going out to work, safe in the knowledge there will be a piping hot and delicious meal waiting for you on your return.
If this appeals, have a go at your very own pot luck with the Von Shef Digital Slow Cooker giveaway below. Christmas is coming, in case you hadn’t noticed and a slow cooker is a great way to recycle all those Christmas leftovers. With a RRP of £49.99, it’s good value for money and even better, Domu are currently offering it for £29.99.
End of Season Veg
It’s pretty much the end of the season down at the plot and a good time to use up the odds and ends from the garden. Shelled runner beans and wonky carrots that would never make it to the supermarket will do very nicely in a slow cooker vegetable stew. In fact the only vegetable that went into the stew that we hadn’t grown ourselves was the onion. The wonderful thing about garden stews, is that you can add pretty much whatever you like to them. So chuck in your beetroots, celeriac or swedes and feel free to add some kale or cabbage into the mix too. It’s a great way to use up marrows or overgrown courgettes too.
Mushroom Dumplings
I do like a good dumpling with a stew. Often I add cheese to mine, but this time, I decided to keep the dish dairy free and vegan by way of a change. So instead of adding cheese, I added some mushrooms instead.
Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew with Mushroom Dumplings
The smells wafting up from the kitchen were so enticing, I had to refrain from rushing down and taking the lid of to give an addictive stir. Not recommended as you want to retain as much of the heat as possible while cooking is in progress. My slow cooker vegetable stew was rich and flavoursome, further enhanced by the mushroom dumplings. In all the excitement of my slow cooker extravaganza, I forgot to add the baking powder to the dumplings – oops! This meant they were not quite as light as they should have been. Luckily, they were still very tasty.
As I’d made enough for at least six people, I was planning on putting some away in the freezer for a rainy day. However, as the weather was thoroughly wet and miserable anyway, we ended up feasting on it for the next two nights.
Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew with Mushroom Dumplings – The Recipe
Slow Cooker Vegetable Stew with Mushroom Dumplings
Ingredients
Stew
- 3 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 large onion
- 300 g carrots - scrubbed
- 600 g potatoes - scrubbed
- 500 g prepared marrow or squash
- 200 g shelled beans I used runner beans
- 3-4 cloves garlic - finely chopped
- 1 red chilli - finely chopped deseeded if you don't want it too hot
- 2 bay leaves
- sprig of rosemary
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 1 scant tsp sea salt
- 250 ml tomato passata
- 250 ml red wine
- 400 ml water
Dumplings
- 100 g wholemeal flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 50 g vegetarian suet
- 1 field mushroom or 50g any mushrooms - finely chopped
- pinch of sea salt - I used Cornish sea salt of course
- a grind of pepper
Instructions
Stew
- Pour the oil into the bottom of the slow cooker, then scatter the onions over.
- Roughly chop all of the veg and add to the pot.
- Add the herbs, garlic and chilli and sprinkle on the salt.
- Add the passata, wine and water.
- Cover and set the cooker to slow for 7 hours.
Dumplings
- Stir the ingredients together with a flat bladed knife.
- Add just enough water to bind them together, using the knife all the while.
- Take walnut size pieces and roll into balls - I made 11, but you could easily get 12.
- Take the lid of the slow cooker about an hour before it's due to stop. Give it a stir and place the dumplings over the top. Replace the lid and leave well alone until the cooking cycle has finished.
Notes
If you want to include dumplings, you'll need to add them about an hour before the end of the cooking time.
Other veggie slow cooker recipes you might like
- Chickpea and spinach curry via Planet Veggie
- Kale and ale slow cooker stew via Veggie Desserts
- Mushroom stroganoff via Supper in the Suburbs
- Spicy bean stew via Baking Queen
Linkies
- You will find plenty of delicious recipe ideas over on the Domu slow cooker recipe hub. Mine should soon be one of them.
- I’m sending this vegan slow cooker vegetable stew to Jac over at Tinned Tomatoes for Meat Free Mondays.
- It would be hard to cram in any Extra Veg so this also goes to Helen at Fuss Free Flavours and Michelle at Utterly Scrummy Food for Families.
- This also goes to the Slow Cooked Challenge with Janice at Farmersgirl Kitchen and Lucy at Baking Queen.
- As many people would put the wonky carrots, overgrown courgettes and giant runner beans in the compost, I’m sending this off to It’s Not Easy Being Greedy for the No Waste Food Challenge normally hosted at Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary.
- This month’s Vegetable Palette is the colour white and as I had lots of lovely white runner beans, as well as potatoes, I’m sending this off to Shaheen at A2K – A Seasonal Veg Table.
- The bay, rosemary and thyme in this wonderful vegetable stew makes it just right for Karen’s Cooking with Herbs over at Lavender and Lovage.
Keep in Touch
If you make this end-of-season vegetable stew with or without the mushroom dumplings, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below or via social media. A photo is always good too. For more delicious and nutritious recipes, follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest.
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Thanks to Domu for the slow cooker. There was no requirement to write a positive review and as always all opinions are my own.
Slow Cooker Giveaway
Tracey Peach
21st November 2015 at 12:01 pmI would most like to curl up on the sofa & read my book 🙂
Fiona K
21st November 2015 at 12:03 pmThe activity I would like to do is crochet. I have recently taken this up again after my granddaughter was born. There are so many cute baby clothes to make, it’s hard to decide what to make next. I’m currently engaged on a little bolero for her to wear at Christmas.
Tracy K Nixon
21st November 2015 at 12:08 pmAt the moment it would be getting on with my cross stitched Christmas cards!
Cathy @ Planet Veggie
21st November 2015 at 12:21 pmOh man, this looks just the thing for this weather! I too love dumplings but have only ever had them plain. I think I’ll follow your lead and add mushrooms next time.
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 12:42 pmThanks Cathy. Definitely to be recommended, only don’t forget the baking powder like I did 😉
Carolyn Montgomery
21st November 2015 at 12:26 pmRelaxing with a good book and glass of wine
Gill
21st November 2015 at 12:32 pmI’d like to read the paper all the way through with a cup of coffee!
Angela McDonald
21st November 2015 at 12:33 pmI’d love to be curled up with a book having some ‘me time’ whilst it’s bubbling away!
iain maciver
21st November 2015 at 1:11 pmI would head out for a cycle on the bike
laura banks
21st November 2015 at 1:38 pmprobably chill and watch a good film or maybe read a book
Margaret Clarkson
21st November 2015 at 1:44 pmI would have a nice cup of tea and read a good book.
Daniel Pickard
21st November 2015 at 1:54 pmI would set it off in the morning before the kids go off to school and me to work, then we could come home to a lovely stew and warm ourselves up as it is freezing outside at the moment.
Helen Thurston
21st November 2015 at 2:03 pmHave a couple of uninterrupted hours researching my family history 🙂
ann goody
21st November 2015 at 2:18 pmI love to have a mega read, a good book along with plenty of brews…….strong tea!
Katie skeoch
21st November 2015 at 2:34 pmCatching up on some Netflix while having a cuppa
Debbie Skerten
21st November 2015 at 2:44 pmI like to curl up on my chair in front of the log burner and read a good book.
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 5:34 pmThat sounds wonderful Debbie – oh for a log burning fire 🙂
kim neville
21st November 2015 at 2:55 pmWatch a film with the family or do one of my exercise dvds 🙂
Chris Andrews
21st November 2015 at 3:13 pmWhat activity would you most like to do whilst your slow cooker is bubbling away . . . . . . play time with my grandsons
bev
21st November 2015 at 3:16 pmSit down with a good book and a cup of tea – bliss for half an hour.
Roz Goodgame
21st November 2015 at 3:16 pmthis looks fantastic – will be giving those dumplings a go
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 5:33 pmThanks Roz – they were a revelation and will be made again for sure 🙂
Paul Scotland
21st November 2015 at 3:38 pmI would partake in a glass of wine
RUTH ROBINSON
21st November 2015 at 3:41 pmexcersizing doing hula hooping
Karen Hughes
21st November 2015 at 3:43 pmI would do some yoga,love it!
Megan Kinsey
21st November 2015 at 4:28 pmIt depends what state the house is in! Would be a good opportunity to catch up on a bit of cleaning or ironing. But if all that’s done then would be nice to catch up with a good book and a cup of tea, or wrap some Christmas presents!
Chris Davies
21st November 2015 at 4:44 pmGo to work! Earn some money, and come home to a delicious meal! 😀
Paul Sahl
21st November 2015 at 5:30 pmHave a coffee and read for a while.
Lucy Parissi
21st November 2015 at 5:31 pmWhat an awesome stew! Published a very similar one recently actually but the mushroom dumplings are an excellent idea. I think i need to try those very soon. Yummed!
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 6:52 pmThanks Lucy. Your stew looked super, though I never quite think a stew is complete without dumplings 😉
Paul Sahl
21st November 2015 at 5:31 pm-Then go for a walk
@iDreamInCustard
21st November 2015 at 5:39 pmDumplings! That’s what makes the perfect stew. Vegetarian recipes are sadly given too little limelight in all the “winter warmer” features so it’s good to see you providing little inspiration. Like the mushroom twist on the dumplings.
I normally relax whilst cooking, so if the slow cooker was taking care of that then I guess I’d have more time to concentrate on some festive baking. And if the oven’s off-limits? I’ve got Hamelman’s ‘Bread’ just delivered and I won’t learn without some serious study time.
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 6:49 pmAh, thank you Claire. Dumplings are definitely the clincher when it comes to stews and the mushroom ones were a revelation 🙂 Good luck with the giveaway 🙂
lisa
21st November 2015 at 7:15 pmMushroom dumplings?!? Why haven’t I had these before?! Definitely going to give this a go it sounds amazing! x
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 7:53 pmI was wondering pretty much the same thing Lisa – really glad I got a bit experimental 😉
Angie@Angie's Recipes
21st November 2015 at 7:17 pmWhat a delicious veggie stew! I love esp. those mushroom dumplings.
Choclette
21st November 2015 at 7:54 pmThanks Angie, the stew was really good, but the dumplings were the icing on the cake, so to speak 😉
kellyjo walters
21st November 2015 at 8:04 pmprob housework or jobs around the house, the usual housewife stuff
Alison Macdonald
21st November 2015 at 8:10 pmCan’t beat a good soak in a scented bubble bath 🙂
Martina Evans
21st November 2015 at 8:15 pmI would read a good book, whilst enjoying a lovely hot cup of tea.
Janice
21st November 2015 at 8:28 pmThat sounds absolutely gorgeous. I love the mushroom dumplings, thanks for joining us for the Slow Cooked Challenge.
Choclette
22nd November 2015 at 6:59 pmGlad I finally made it Janice 🙂
Rose Elise
21st November 2015 at 8:43 pmWhat I WANT to do is read the new novel I got, but instead I would have to read some academic books for my degree!
Choclette
22nd November 2015 at 6:58 pmOh I feel your pain Rose. Truth told I rarely get the time to read these days and I really miss it.
Dom
21st November 2015 at 9:20 pmoh my word, those dumplings!
Choclette
22nd November 2015 at 6:57 pmAbsolutely Dom, I suspect the Viking might rather like them too 😉
Darrell
21st November 2015 at 9:21 pmI’d love to be riding on my BMX through the nearby forest. Gets me some fresh air and keeps me fit 🙂
pete c
21st November 2015 at 10:20 pmI`d like to be thinking what kind of dessert I`d conjure up, to go with the main course
melanie stirling
21st November 2015 at 11:48 pmI’d like to be sat in my comfy chair,reading a good book.
Spencer Broadley
21st November 2015 at 11:55 pmBe lazy watching some comedy with some beers and small snacks until the cooker has done all.
Amanda Richardson
22nd November 2015 at 12:56 amgo out cycling if it’s not raining
Lynsey Buchanan
22nd November 2015 at 1:52 amI would be getting on with my cleaning & ironing.
Michaela Hannah
22nd November 2015 at 4:15 amI’d love to sit down with a cuppa and a good book but in reality i’d probably be tidying up!
Stephen Harris
22nd November 2015 at 8:15 amIt would give me the opportunity to Keep a beady eye on my 13 month old who gets up to all kinds of trouble lol
shaheen
22nd November 2015 at 10:03 amI’d probably catch up on some house-work, house work never ends. But If I do win this slow cooker, it would be a gift for a family member.
Anthony G
22nd November 2015 at 1:34 pmProbably the online equivalent to window shopping (cyber shopping?) – simply endless browsing, taking note of all the wonderful things I’d LIKE to buy (if I had the money!)
Sheena Widdowfield
22nd November 2015 at 2:43 pmGo on a nice long walk with my husband and border collie 🙂
Suzanne O'Neill
22nd November 2015 at 2:46 pmCATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Laura Pritchard
22nd November 2015 at 3:24 pmI’d read my book.
Nicola S
22nd November 2015 at 6:05 pmTake my dogs for a long walk in the countryside. I would have a lovely dinner waiting for me .
Nancy Loring
22nd November 2015 at 9:12 pmI will be running after 3 year old twins all day long.
Judith Allen
22nd November 2015 at 9:18 pmNot sure about activity, I’m always ready for a nap. Pesky MS. But I would give this to my vegan daughter and I know she has plenty to do. Dancing, practicing her bass guitar, working, not sure when she sleeps. Oh, to be young.
Samantha Loughlin
22nd November 2015 at 9:26 pmLovely soak in the bath xxx
Angela treadway
22nd November 2015 at 9:26 pmMop my floors, put washing away…countless chores whilst this cooks for me x
aj
22nd November 2015 at 9:29 pmwell that would be telling! I might get banned from your blog if I actually told yer!
Sharon H
22nd November 2015 at 9:38 pmI’d love to call my best friend who now lives down south, we never seem to have the time to really catch up.
Jo Hutchinson
22nd November 2015 at 9:59 pmDo part of a jigsaw puzzle, I always have on the go. I never would have thought of mushrooms dumplings, how inspired!.
Choclette
23rd November 2015 at 8:33 amOh I love jigsaws and when I’ve lived in a house with enough room I always had one on the go too. Sadly, no room in our current house.
Laura Nice
22nd November 2015 at 10:54 pmProbably tidy the house!
Tamsin Dean
23rd November 2015 at 12:27 amread more of the books I end up buying that my partner doesn’t know about. lol
Sally Collingwood
23rd November 2015 at 7:35 amCuddle my new baby granddaughter
Ruth Harwood
23rd November 2015 at 8:16 amreading blogs, especially yours 😉 xx
ROBERT MCINTOSH
23rd November 2015 at 9:53 amI would spend the time in the garden getting more crops ready to fill the cooker over the nest few months!
Choclette
23rd November 2015 at 1:50 pmExcellent Robert, I heartily approve of this undertaking 😉
Julie Tift
23rd November 2015 at 2:51 pmI could visit the farm shop to select the ingredients for the next undertaking.
Karen Hughes
23rd November 2015 at 5:38 pmHave a fun filled family day out! Then on arrival home when we are exhausted, dinner is ready!
Michael Rattray
24th November 2015 at 9:21 amRelax and do nothing
Jess Howliston
24th November 2015 at 9:28 pmI would like to put my feet up with a hot chocolate and catch up on an episode of Masterchef! However I am most likely to be found chasing a toddler around and picking raisins from my hair lol! x
Natalie Crossan
24th November 2015 at 11:14 pmRelaxing with a glass of wine xx
emily omara
25th November 2015 at 10:50 amclean or chill!
Paul Bradley
25th November 2015 at 2:27 pmSwitch on my turntables, play a few hours of classic ska and reggae, just in time for a nice stew!
Kat Lucas
26th November 2015 at 3:19 amI would love to finish some of the projects I have going for gifts such as a blanket I am working on and it has to be done by Christmas
tracey ryder
26th November 2015 at 8:22 pmplay on my laptop
Karen Richards
26th November 2015 at 10:44 pmCatch up with my ironing.
Helen Metcalfe
27th November 2015 at 5:19 pmBake a cake or read a book
Helen Metcalfe
27th November 2015 at 5:21 pmmeant to add to last comment, both activities are long overdue!
Karl Borowy
27th November 2015 at 7:20 pmread novel
Zach Ohmite Hudson
28th November 2015 at 9:26 amA nap in front of the woodburner – ZZzzzzzz
Gwyn Sharps
28th November 2015 at 4:04 pmI’d go downstairs and do some meditation in my chill out room.
claire woods
28th November 2015 at 4:28 pmI’d like to have a nice relaxing bath
Lesley Bambridge
28th November 2015 at 8:41 pmI would love to read a good book, and just savour the wonderful aroma, and relax while the dinner looks after itself. Bliss
Choclette
29th November 2015 at 2:46 pmNow that paints such a good picture Lesley – can I join you?
Isabel O
29th November 2015 at 10:00 amHmm that’s a tricky one. Either read a book from my huge to read pile, or watch the entire four seasons of the new version of Battlestar Galactica again (again again!) 🙂
Kim Styles
29th November 2015 at 1:13 pmBake some blueberry muffins mmmm for pudding
Diane Carey
29th November 2015 at 4:58 pmI would like to be having a long workout on my Wii Fit board. I haven’t used it in ages. I need to lose the weight that I have put on this year whilst I have been poorly. Then I can go buy some new clothes for winter
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
29th November 2015 at 5:11 pmOh I do like a good dumpling in a stew, these look lovely! Thanks for sharing with #ExtraVeg
Choclette
30th November 2015 at 8:54 amThanks Helen. Mushroom dumplings are my new found love.
charlotte
29th November 2015 at 5:32 pmi’d get a lovely cuppa and watch some tele 🙂
Diana Cotter
30th November 2015 at 1:32 pmA walk on a crisp Winter’s evening, when the stars are bright, then coming in to the delicious aromas of a bubbling beef casserole waiting for me.
Sarah James
30th November 2015 at 4:51 pmYour stew looks delicious Choclette. I love the sound of those mushroom dumplings, what a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Choclette
1st December 2015 at 10:18 amThanks Sarah. Those mushroom dumplings are my new favourite thing 🙂
Matt McAndrew
30th November 2015 at 8:41 pmI would walk my dog because he cannot go very long without demanding a walk. The annoying little git!
Georgina davies
30th November 2015 at 10:03 pmi would like to sit down for ten minutes and put my feel up with a glass of wine lol x
Diane Jackson
1st December 2015 at 1:54 pmYou will usually find me washing, ironing, shopping or cleaning while my slow cooker is bubbling away 😉
milli
2nd December 2015 at 7:08 pmI’d study my cookery book ready for the next delight!
Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen
3rd December 2015 at 10:53 amI would certainly love to blog!! This is my favourite hobby ever and oh.. having a cup of coffee with the cat on my lap too!
Choclette
3rd December 2015 at 7:35 pmWonderful Alida. You’re a true multi-tasker 🙂
Lindsay Taylor
4th December 2015 at 10:59 pmI’d like a bit of me time but the reality would be taxi driver to my 3 boys to and from their sports!
Robyn Logan Clarke
5th December 2015 at 1:57 amAlternating between getting my crochet fix and playing Duplo with my son and daughter
mama syder
5th December 2015 at 8:42 amBrilliant giveaway. I would so love to be getting on with painting my nails
kimberley ryan
5th December 2015 at 5:34 pmspend the time playing dinosaurs or trains with my children
Kerry Lock
5th December 2015 at 7:51 pmQuality play time with the kids would be first on my agenda
Michelle Hughes
6th December 2015 at 7:19 amIf im honest I’m normally at work whilst its going away at home – the smell I walk into is divine
Jon Sellers
6th December 2015 at 6:13 pmDo a few miles on the exercise bike to burn off a few calories
felicity smith
6th December 2015 at 8:08 pmI would be curled up with one of those books that have been sitting waiting all year
Lili
7th December 2015 at 12:52 amI’d spend some time birdwatching from my kitchen wondow. At this time of year so many different birds visit the sunflower hearts feeder, including nuthatches & redpolls. I never seem to have time to sit and enjoy them.
Choclette
7th December 2015 at 10:27 amDo find a bit of time to watch the birds if you can Lili, they are such wonderful little things.
Julie Ward
9th December 2015 at 7:33 pmEnter comps like this online while listening to some xmas song on the music channels
don erwood
9th December 2015 at 10:31 pmI would make a venison stew with it and have it ready for when I get home
Louise Clarke
10th December 2015 at 3:09 amyou have got to have a stew, with dumplings and i cant wait to try these mushroom ones!
Erica Price
11th December 2015 at 7:24 amCheck social media
Emma Fox
11th December 2015 at 7:31 amI would play a board game with my son and read a chapter of my book!
Michelle Wild
11th December 2015 at 4:41 pmA lovely long bath with a glass of wine and a book.
Hannah Igoe
11th December 2015 at 10:14 pmGlass of wine and a good book – its so rare I get to read!
Alica
12th December 2015 at 12:39 pmI think I would catch up on my reading! It has been a while! 🙂
ashleigh allan
12th December 2015 at 1:25 pmhave a relaxing bath
John Frost
12th December 2015 at 9:32 pmPut my feet up with a big glass of wine
lynn neal
13th December 2015 at 12:20 amI would probably do some sewing!
Tracy
13th December 2015 at 1:34 pmThe stew looks great – not being a fan of mushrooms I probably would go for the cheese option you normally use – the perfect dish for this kind of weather. Thanks for entering into the no waste food challenge – the round up is finally live, so sorry it took so long!
Choclette
13th December 2015 at 5:20 pmWell cheesy dumplings are very hard to resist Tracy 🙂
odette
13th December 2015 at 7:46 pmI get home very late from work so I would go to the gym whilst the slow cooker makes dinner.
Yet Another Blogging Mummy
14th December 2015 at 6:27 amI would take the opportunity to put my feet up with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate
Michelle O'Neill
15th December 2015 at 7:38 pma nice long soak x
Louise Watts
16th December 2015 at 4:44 pmI’ve been trying to get into the habit of doing quick sketches and keeping a daily pictorial journal so that would be my choice of activity while waiting for the slow cook!
Choclette
16th December 2015 at 6:27 pmWhat a fab idea. I’m rubbish at drawing, but would love to be able to do something like that Louise.
Suzanne
16th December 2015 at 5:38 pmIt would be great to set aside time to read.
Laura Jeffs
16th December 2015 at 5:45 pmI normally do a bit of household chores, but at times also sit at my pc and do some internet surfing 😉
Aidan Clark
16th December 2015 at 5:47 pmCurl up by the fire with tea and my cats.
Lisa Everaert
16th December 2015 at 5:52 pmrelax and read a good book.
Mary Heald
16th December 2015 at 6:16 pmWalk the dog
debbie smith
16th December 2015 at 6:18 pmhave a good natter and a brew and biscuit with my best friend lisa x
Soph H
16th December 2015 at 6:34 pmBinge watch a good boxset on Netflix with a few cups of tea and maybe a biscuit!
Rebecca Williams
16th December 2015 at 6:38 pmI would like to read a few chapters of my book, while drinking a nice cup of tea.
Louise Smith
16th December 2015 at 6:52 pmSpend time playing games with my daughter
Emma Nixon
16th December 2015 at 7:11 pmI would make the most of a bit of spare time and enjoy myself. Make a cuppa tea and relax with a good tv boxset. Lazy but fun!
Fiona K
16th December 2015 at 7:16 pmWatch a good film with my feet up
Lorna Jayne Kennedy
16th December 2015 at 7:43 pmThat would depend who else was in the house! If the kids are around I would spend quality time with them, but if I was on my own I would definitely make it “me time”. No chores – I’d probably have a good pamper and relax.
Mark Palmer
16th December 2015 at 7:49 pmRead a good book and catch up on some sleep
Zenath
16th December 2015 at 7:53 pmI would curled up on my sofa and put my favourite film on!
sian hallewell
16th December 2015 at 8:00 pmReading a good book
Claire Ross
16th December 2015 at 8:03 pmThis recipe looks so yummy 😀 I would love to have my own slow cooker to try it out 😀
Choclette
16th December 2015 at 9:11 pmThank you Claire, that’s very nice of you to say so 🙂
Claire Bodin
16th December 2015 at 8:25 pmGo out for a run while my meat cooking lovely
christine shelley
16th December 2015 at 8:39 pmIm heading for the pc to do some advent comps
Terri Collins
16th December 2015 at 8:45 pmI love the idea that I can get on with jobs around the house like washing and changing the bed, while a nice healthy meal is cooking without lots of effort 🙂
Sarah Fielding
16th December 2015 at 8:51 pmDancing around the kitchen with my boyfriend!
Penny H
16th December 2015 at 9:18 pmI’d go into my craftroom and make some pretty cards while my food was bubbling away.
paul martin
16th December 2015 at 9:19 pmwe all love to sit around and watch a christmas classic on tv its a family tradition
Sarah Mackay
16th December 2015 at 9:43 pmThe dreaded task of wrapping up all of the Christmas presents
Sarah Rees
16th December 2015 at 9:44 pmwatch a film with some chocolate
Janice
16th December 2015 at 9:51 pmsitting on the sofa nice and cosy
Marc Chivers
16th December 2015 at 10:09 pmWould love to go into town and finish my Christmas shopping
Stefan Pearson
16th December 2015 at 10:21 pmI would most like to put the PS4 on once my daughter is fast asleep
Stephanie Tsang
16th December 2015 at 10:39 pmI would like to spend more time playing with my baby boy.
Rachel Ray
16th December 2015 at 10:48 pmI’d curl up and read a good book
Zoe G
16th December 2015 at 11:01 pmI would get it out in the fresh air and take the dog for a walk
Farhana
16th December 2015 at 11:11 pmI’d like to attempt one of those fitness video workouts
Summi
16th December 2015 at 11:33 pmLove to catch up on my reading!
Lee Ritson
17th December 2015 at 12:25 amSitting at my computer playing minecraft 🙂
Phil Darling
17th December 2015 at 5:25 amI’d get out and do the rest of the Christmas shopping
David Sweet
17th December 2015 at 6:02 amGo for a long walk
Tracey Belcher
17th December 2015 at 6:12 amTake a walk along the beach to build up my appetite all ready for a warming casserole on my return
helen tovell
17th December 2015 at 9:57 amI would use the time to finish off putting up the rest of the Christmas decorations
leanne weir
17th December 2015 at 10:15 amRelaxing with a good book
Jackie ONeill
17th December 2015 at 11:01 amwatch Christmas movies x
Caroline H
17th December 2015 at 12:00 pmI think for me it would be a good de-clutter. The Christmas deep clean of the house has highlighted to me that there are too many drawers and cupboards in this house stuffed with goodness knows what so it’s time to thin it out!
Choclette
17th December 2015 at 4:20 pmOh, I’m so with you there Caroline. If I was given some magic extra time I would love to have a good de-clutter.
Suzanne Sendell
17th December 2015 at 1:05 pmLooking for the next tasty recipe
Julia P
17th December 2015 at 2:36 pmrelaxing with my family, playing a few card games and generally catching up with the gossip
Sarah Brokenshire
17th December 2015 at 5:26 pmwatch a good box set x
jennifer thorpe
17th December 2015 at 6:39 pmI would like to sit with a cheeky glass of wine and read a chapter or three of my book
kelly mobbs
17th December 2015 at 7:06 pmA bit of hula-hooping in front of the tv
Christine Caple
17th December 2015 at 7:08 pmI would like to go out for a walk by the sea, and then curl up with a good book.
Bob Clark
17th December 2015 at 8:02 pmrelaxing on a comfy armchair and reading a good book or magazine
Edward Guerreiro
18th December 2015 at 3:20 amI would like to continue playing fallout 4 (A recently released computer game).
S Bufton
18th December 2015 at 4:40 amI would like to think I would read one of my many unread books
Choclette
18th December 2015 at 12:16 pmOh I know the feeling. I have such a huge pile of books and I keep telling myself I’ll take some time out to read, but …
Jessica Hutton
18th December 2015 at 8:29 amId take the dogs for a nice long walk to the lake xx
Angie Hoggett
18th December 2015 at 11:33 amwrap up some xmas presents
elaine stokes
18th December 2015 at 12:25 pmcurl up on the sofa and get a good book out and have some ME time
Tom Taylor
18th December 2015 at 4:16 pmJoy of a slow cooker is leaving it on even when you leave the house so would definitely go out for a nice long family walk.
Hassni
18th December 2015 at 6:55 pmDo the laundry, do the dusting, and then go out for a jog. Just kidding! I’ll be lounging around on the sofa daydreaming.
Karl Borowy
18th December 2015 at 7:26 pmread and chill
sharon martin
18th December 2015 at 7:50 pmrelax in a bubble bath and a good book
liza campy
18th December 2015 at 9:18 pmI would take the dogs for a walk in the woods. there is nothing nicer than coming in to half something nice ready to eat xx
cheryl pearson
18th December 2015 at 11:26 pmwatch netflix to relax or a movie, nice to relax while dinner is cooking
Nazrana Haque
19th December 2015 at 1:38 ami love to knit, so this would be bliss…slow cooker on and knitting time begins!
Debi Gillard
19th December 2015 at 7:41 amI would probably take the dogs for a nice long walk and then back for a nice cup of tea!
sarah
19th December 2015 at 10:55 amplay games with my kids, help them with their homework, read a book.
Diana
19th December 2015 at 11:06 amI like relax on the sofa with a book and a cup of tea or just enjoy a good Disney film with my daughter 🙂
Jenny Jones
19th December 2015 at 1:44 pmgo for a nice walk with my family or if the weather is bad watch a movie together
Anthea Holloway
19th December 2015 at 2:01 pmI would love to be out in the garden – pruning, weeding or leaf raking!
Victoria Prince
19th December 2015 at 3:35 pmI would most like to go on a lovely relaxing walk with the dogs 🙂
Barbara Handley
19th December 2015 at 6:33 pmI would do some competitions to try and win a holiday or treat for my grandchildren.
Alison
19th December 2015 at 6:43 pmCatching up with my blog
Jemma Webster
19th December 2015 at 6:51 pmBuild a Lego fort with my four year old!
Karen R
19th December 2015 at 7:35 pmAt this time of year with so much going on, I’d like to get some sleep!
Sue Dorking
19th December 2015 at 7:59 pmI’d love to do a bit of tidying up in the garden, so many leaves need collecting and the rest needs a little attention!
caroline scott
19th December 2015 at 8:11 pmI’d take a long bath before having a glass of wine while doing some online shopping
Becky John
19th December 2015 at 8:53 pmI’d like to curl up on the sofa and catch up on the soaps.
Angela Sandhu
19th December 2015 at 9:23 pmsleeping
Paula Phillips
19th December 2015 at 9:58 pmI’d like to be wrapping my Christmas presents.
Hannah
19th December 2015 at 10:14 pmReality is that I’d be doing some jobs – but I’d like to be reading my latest fantasy book.
Petra Hora
19th December 2015 at 10:42 pmresting and relaxing.
Sheri Darby
19th December 2015 at 10:47 pmRead a good book
Kristy Brown
19th December 2015 at 10:47 pmI am usually getting on with my work and housework
Hayley Mulgrove
19th December 2015 at 10:58 pmCleaning my home from top to bottom and then sleep lol
Lorraine Tinsley
19th December 2015 at 11:06 pmI love messing around with my two kids, they love arts and crafts or just dancing around the living room
Jamie
19th December 2015 at 11:43 pmCollege work with I never get round too 🙁
Keshia Esgate
19th December 2015 at 11:59 pmI would like to crack on with my scrapbooking that I started ages ago!
Rich Tyler
20th December 2015 at 12:09 amCatch up on emails while it’s doing all the hard-work! 😉
Patricia Avery
20th December 2015 at 12:18 amI love to read whenever I get the chance. Just wish I got more chances! 🙂
Louise A
20th December 2015 at 1:40 amcheck the weather and read the news on my iPad
Jayne K
20th December 2015 at 2:35 amWhat I should do is catch up on housework, but what I’d want to do is surf the internet,
Leslie Evans
20th December 2015 at 4:11 amClean as much of my house as I could.
Sobia
20th December 2015 at 6:14 amI would curl up on the sofa and read a good book.
Mike Williams
20th December 2015 at 8:38 amI would read through some more blogs to find more great recipes for the next time I use the slow cooker. Thanks for sharing.
Kay Adeola
20th December 2015 at 9:07 amI would be spending more time with my family,Great prize thank you for the chance and Merry Christmas.
Choclette
20th December 2015 at 5:21 pmThank you Kay. Merry Christmas to you too and good luck.
Janine C
20th December 2015 at 9:14 amDo some of my knitting or sewing and having a nice relax whilst my food is cooking away 🙂
Annette Oliver
20th December 2015 at 10:08 amI’d chill out with a good book
zoe somerfield
20th December 2015 at 10:19 amFeet up on sofa, good book and a glass of wine
Vickie Jackson
20th December 2015 at 10:41 amI love being able to play with my kids and spending quality time with them.
claire wilkinson
20th December 2015 at 11:18 amcolour!!!
Richard Eldred Hawes
20th December 2015 at 11:22 amI should be cleaning the house but I would rather sit down with a good book and a cup of tea
Choclette
20th December 2015 at 5:19 pmHaha, I know the feeling Richard – one day!
Oksana Fitzgerald
20th December 2015 at 12:04 pmI would love to be able to devote more time to my daughter. I’m so busy as I work from home and also look after my 2 year old. I would be so happy if this slow cooker can save me some precious time. Thank you for the chance to win it.
carrie
20th December 2015 at 1:47 pmI would most like to sit with a good book, but would be more likely to be catching up with cleaning 🙂
Jamie Millard
20th December 2015 at 2:38 pmwhile the slow cooker is cooking, I can get on with the baking.
cat
20th December 2015 at 2:46 pmPut my feet up for forty winks before the children come home
Cathy O
20th December 2015 at 3:03 pmI would like to have a bit of me time as strangely do not seem to get much of that these days!
Nancy Bradford
20th December 2015 at 3:30 pmI would take my daughter for a walk outside in the fresh air x
Jordan Bentley
20th December 2015 at 4:59 pmRead a book with the TV on in the background 🙂
Maggie Coates
20th December 2015 at 5:10 pmI would surf the internet reading blogs and generally getting distracted.
julie jones
20th December 2015 at 6:06 pmPlenty of time to get in the garden and do some stree free gardening
Karen Lloyd
20th December 2015 at 6:11 pmI would be baking some delicious cakes.
liz ferguson
20th December 2015 at 7:28 pmI’d probably spend my spare time doing a bit of gardening – I’ve still got a lot of spring bulbs toput in for next year!
shelley stevenson
20th December 2015 at 7:35 pmrelax in a bubble bath with my favourite mag
Helen Gossage
20th December 2015 at 8:04 pmRelax and read a book or maybe go for a walk
Susanna Harvey
20th December 2015 at 8:30 pmI am very happy with my nickname of ‘The Crochet Queen’ so I would sit and happily crochet a gift for a family member while the smell of my delicious stew wafts around the house.
Sarah Lee
20th December 2015 at 8:44 pmHave a coffee and read a magazine
Jade Evans
20th December 2015 at 8:49 pmAt the moment I would love to crack on with the Christmas wrapping, any other time I’d love to be able to take the kids out on a nice long walk and to the park, and come home to something delicious waiting for us.
LIZZIE E
20th December 2015 at 9:30 pmCatching up on my favourite TV shows!
Emma
20th December 2015 at 10:12 pmRead a book or watch tv
Clare Hubbard
20th December 2015 at 10:23 pmWatch a good TV programme with a nice cup of hot chocolate
Monika S
20th December 2015 at 10:53 pmI would carry on with my cross stitch project, any chance I get I am with needle in my hand
Jessica K
20th December 2015 at 11:31 pmhave a cup of tea and read or browse social media 🙂
Ellen Stafford
20th December 2015 at 11:32 pmI would love to take the dog for a walk to the park.
Michelle Maggs
20th December 2015 at 11:37 pmI would start making a homemade dessert with my two daughters 🙂
Leeanne Fry
20th December 2015 at 11:39 pmWe can have more family time together, playing games, reading books and doing extra homework.
tishist
20th December 2015 at 11:51 pmI’d have a long bath and a good long read