As summer gives way to autumn, the slow cooker earns its place back on the kitchen counter. This month’s meal plan is built entirely around it: seven recipes for four that require as little as 10 minutes of prep before the slow cooker takes care of the rest. Perfect for busy family evenings when the days are shorter, but the to-do list isn’t.
These recipes have been carefully selected by our editors to capture the changing seasons, with warming, nourishing dishes that make the most of late-summer produce before the colder months set in. A little chopping and seasoning, and you can go about the rest of your day; by the time the sun’s set, dinner will be ready.
Across the plan, you’ll sit down to slow cooker beef tacos, a 12-plant minestrone, classic leek and potato soup, rich moussaka, fibre-packed veggie lasagne, smoky chipotle prawn rice and sweet chilli and peanut chicken with noodles. It’s a week of proper, comforting food with barely any effort at the hob. The minestrone serves six to eight, so it’s worth freezing the leftovers before adding the pasta; simply add it fresh when you reheat, and you’ve got another meal ready to go.
Our recipes are designed to be adaptable. Where possible, we’ll flag simple swaps and tips to help you get even more from your weekly shop.
To keep things simple, use the in-app shopping list to add ingredients from each recipe, then check the My Good Food tab for one clear, organised list before you shop.
