Rich and rib-sticking, Antony Worrall Thompson’s slow-cooked beef bourguignon is well worth the wait. If I’m not careful, we’re going to end up with a glut of Jamies for the last third, so look out for some in the next few weeks. A glass lid allows condensation to form ensuring the meal stays moist until you turn it off, usually six to eight hours later. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate.

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. There are pot-roasts, stews, braises, curries, breads and puddings from all over the world - from India, through the Middle East and the Mediterranean, to Eastern Europe and Russia.

He has also lent his name to a bestselling range of cookware, confirming his enduring popularity, and as a name that people can trust. Beloved in his native Britain, the author got an early celebrity push from Diana, the late princess of Wales, who put one of his restaurants (Menage a Trois in Knightsbridge) on the map.

So far I’ve made a Cauliflower and Potato Spice Soup which, with a little less liquid, did double duty as a curry with rice, a take on Beef Bourguignon and, most controversial of all, a self-saucing chocolate pudding. I checked out each of those books with the idea I would attempt "something" and I do have cooking skills, but I walked away with nothing. He has written hundreds of newspaper food columns, more than 30 cookbooks and appeared on cooking competition shows long before they were star vehicles for his profession. Please don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients — it’s really just a bunch of spices that are all widely available. Pressure build-up can be monitored by watching the weight, which spins around on top of the steam vent pipe.Just place the ingredients into the casserole and just leave them to cook while you get on with something else, simple as that. How many times are those leftover vegetables, roast potatoes, even meat from the Sunday roast just binned? This seasonal non-departure puts a crimp in my counterspace, yet it increases my cooking options considerably. So, if you're using your slow cooker so that you can hang with your guests while you entertain, this is worth checking out - there are some very different and creative recipes in here.

Stir in 2-3 large spoonfuls of the reserved marinade mixture to deglaze or remove any sediment from the pan.With a slow cooker, the food you prepared before going out is now a mouth-watering one-pot family meal; with a pressure cooker, your raw ingredients are transformed into a flavoursome Irish stew within 15 minutes. I make a lamb pilaf which is delish and the recipe says to add the rice to the slow cooker half an hour before the meat finishes cooking.