Category: Fakeaway

Slow Cooker Easy Chicken Curry (Schwartz)

This is the easiest curry you will ever make and it can take only 3 minutes to prep and throw it into the slow cooker, obviously if you want to soften down the onions then its going to take longer.

Add whatever vegetables you like fresh or frozen add fresh at the beginning of cooking and frozen last 15 minutes of cooking. This is a versatile curry that works well with anything so play around with it and add whatever you family enjoys.

Sometimes i like to add a tin of chickpeas as they are relatively inexpensive and really help to bulk out the meal especially if you are trying to lower your food costs. A lot of my followers add potatoes during the cooking which then means they don’t need to serve it with rice.

This recipe batch cooks well and freezes well i have made it many many times and it never disappoints.

The slow cooker i use is on my Amazon Shop press here it will take you there then look under kitchen gadgets https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook




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Sticky Sausages

Yay!!! i finally got around to making this recipe – one more ticked off my list 😃

I would say 95% of the time i cook from scratch but there are times when this is just not possible for a multitude of reasons – lets face it we all have those days when lack of energy or tiredness win out but that doesn’t mean we have to eat an off plan meal or something that is boring and here is a prime example of what i mean. In this video everything i used is from a packet – was it boring? No was it tasteless? No in fact quite the opposite, a really tasty meal that im sure you can adapt for all the family.

I used quorn sausages in this one but you could really use any you or the family like

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Sticky Pork Stir Fry – Cooked in Real Time

It seems like an age since i have posted or made any new recipes – life and time always seem to get in the way and this is a great example of that! Me cooking in my pjs lol

Sticky Pork Stir Fry a very easy meal which can be created very quickly and if following slimming world the only syns are for the honey – this serves 2 people.

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

I have to say if your ever going to try any of my reicpes then this is the one not only is it super simple but boy its super tasty also!

If following slimming world you will need to syn the honey and hoisin – but can vary in value so check the brand you are using. There are many ways to thicken the sauce of a slow cooker meal and to be honest its not that often i have had to do this, but since changing over to using chicken thighs im finding im having to make adjustments to the sauce. I think this is down to the fat content within the chicken thighs as it release much more liquid back into the sauce than say chicken breast. Dont let this put you off using thighs as they are cheaper and work well in the slow cooker and in the video below you will see how easy it is to get a lovely rich thick sauce to coat the chicken.

This will batch cook well and freeze well – which is what i will be doing next time i make it. You can also cook this in a pan on the hob if you wish it will still work just the same.


TOP TIP VIDEO FOR THICKENING THE SAUCE
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Slow Cooker Honey Chilli Chicken

Another fantastic easy meal and again would make a brilliant alternative to a weekend takeaway.  


My suggestion with this meal is make it when your in the house the first time and keep your eye on it because there isnt much “sauce” in the slow cooker these kind of dishes can end up cooking very quickly. I have estimated approx 5 hrs on low but it may not take that long or it may take a bit longer its so difficult to say as not all slow cookers work at the same heat mine is a bit of a hottie with dishes like this.

I used chicken thigh which i think works so much better in the slow cooker however you can use chicken breast if you wish but leave it whole until the dish is fully cooked.

I have given some top tips with the sauce on this one they are in the card below again this is all down to personal preference and taste.

This recipe appears in my cookbook MY SLOW COOKER MEALS which is available on Amazon in Paperback & kindle press here https://amzn.eu/d/bxDzxmn

The slow cooker i use has an aluminium non stick inner, i have used this slow cooker for years now and highly recommend it, you can find it on my Amazon Shop press the link it will take you there then look under KITCHEN GADGETS https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook



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KFC Flamin’ Wrap Fakeaway

Woahooooo wow just wow this was absolutely amazing i loved every mouthful and so did Graeme.  Its another super easy one to make and on nights when you fancy something different and tasty then this is it.  

If your not too keen on heat/spicy foods either reduce the amount of chilli powder or leave it out it will still work it just wont have the zingy hit to it.

The only syns come from the cornflakes so syn according depending on the brand you use.




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Cheats Char Siu Pork

Well well well if your looking for a fab weekend chinese meal or a quick cheeky mid week treat then give this one a whirl i promise you will love it ……..plus it takes less than 5 mins to prep always a winner in my books!

If your going to BBQ the chops i would leave the fat on then trim it off once cooked but as always the choice is yours. 

The only syns with this come from the Honey & Hoisin so they will need to be synned accordingly 




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Sticky Prawns

This is a fantastic easy recipe and makes a fab weekend or weekday fakeway its so quick and to bring together so when time is against you this is a real “go to”.

The only ingredient that you need to syn is the Honey



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Taco Shells

Not a recipe as such just a fab little trick that will save you syns, 1 x weight watchers wrap is your HEb so if using this wrap 4 taco shells are syn free ….woohoo.

Fill with whatever you fancy and top with cheese …yummy


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Cheats Nando’s

I just love these easy cheat meals especially when your busy or at weekends when time is against you and to be really honest this worked a treat. In this video i used pork and it was delish but im making it again but this time im using chicken.




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Slow Cooker Cheats Pulled Pork Cooked Real Time

This is such a simple dish and really easy to cook and if your looking for no fuss easy slow cooker recipes it doesn’t get any easier than this one. In this recipe i have cheated to make the cooking of pulled pork simpler sometimes buying a huge joint of pork and getting all the fat off can be a right mess on but in this version there is non of that time consuming faffing needed. 

The finished dish freezes well and is a great one for batch cooking.


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Spicentice Chinese Chicken

I love a good curry and this is a good curry and i also love Spicentice and make no bones about how good i think their products are. This curry is designed to be cooked on the hob but i have also cooked this in the slow cooker. So here you will find the method for both ways, all i know is next time i cook it I’m making up 4 portions and freezing two as its such a fantastic fakeway.

The recipe calls for flour to thicken the sauce but i used XANTHAN GUM which you can find in most supermarkets you only need a small amount, don’t be fooled and start adding more – let the sauce reduce after you have added it and if you feel you need more add only tiny amounts.

If you want to try any of the Spicentice rubs or meal kits hit the link here →→ Spicentice
and enter code JULES20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.

The onion slicer i use in the video is on my Amazon shop press the link it will take you there then look under kitchen gadgets https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook

HOB METHOD

I followed the ingredients and instructions on the card the only thing i did different was add the ginger and garlic into the stock it actually made no difference to the end taste and i didn’t use flour to thicken the curry.



SLOW COOKER METHOD

Lots of top tips in this video so keep you ears open – this method worked really well and if you are busy its a perfect solution.


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Thai Chicken "Zingy" Burger

Move over Zinger Burger there is a new kid on the block the Thai Zingy burger!! This was amazing the flavours were sooooooo good an absolute winner!

I used chicken breast but you can use whatever part of the bird you like i made 6 burgers out of the mix i used 3 to eat 3 for the freezer……….winning at life woohoo!

How many packets of crisps you use depends on how thick you like the coating i used 2 for 3 burgers but you could get away with one the choice is yours.  

My top tip is dont over blend the chicken in the food processor or it will go to slop and make the burgers difficult to handle – they need to resemble a “rough chop”


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Slow Cooker Chinese Pork

You will not believe how easy this one is to make but trust me it is and it tastes amazing and in my book that is definitely a win\win.

The key to this recipe is get the taste to how you want it we all have different tastes so its important to get the sauce the way you like it.  You can either cook the recipe as it is and taste the sauce at the end of cooking – if you need to make any adjustments pop it in a pan add more of whatever you like …. probably honey and 5 spice then heat through or taste it before you start cooking and adjust.  Its a very hardy sauce an you cannot ruin it so dont worry and if you want a really thick sauce just reduce it down in a pan on the hob, i didn’t need to do this but as i always say all slow cookers are different.


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Onion Bhaji

These were a real treat and went really well alongside the curry i made – they are really easy to make i think my top tip is just not to get stressed about them, i know that sounds stupid but trust me the less faffing with them the better they turn out and if they fall apart dont worry just reshape them they will still be perfectly ok.

You can either use a muffin tin to cook them in or shape them by hand and cook them i have do it both ways as you will see in the video – both ways work. 

These need to be cook slowly in the beginning then turn the heat up for the last ten minutes to get the tops crispy



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Southern Style Chicken (KFC) Using Spicentice

As you will see i have not made this one since 2018 lol its so easy to miss some fantastic recipes when you get stuck in a rut and especially changing seasons from Winter into Summer. In this version i used cornflakes as i find they give a better crunch but you can use breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs or anything else you like.

Spice kits are available from https://www.spicentice.com/ use code JULES20 for 20% off any order (AFFILIATE)

Live Cooking video making a KFC Style Meal.

Now this was such a treat and well worth making and to be really honest it was super simple it looks like a lot of work has gone into the meal from the finished picture but trust me its all about cheating lol.

You can swap out the panko breadcrumbs for a slice of bread blitzed up if you wish and if following slimming world this can then be your HEb.  The gravy mix i used was from Home Bargains but you can buy it from B&M also. 

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Nacho’s (using wrap)

I loved this idea and it really worked well and i will be using it again as it was so easy to do. 

Use any flavours you like and any oil you like. I used Spicentice chipotle rub which was amazing i have used these spices for nearly 2 years now and they just never fail i absolutely love them if you want to give them a try you can use my discount code JULES20 which will get you 20% off your order. 

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Spaghetti Pizza

Well who knew there was such a thing ha! its amazing the things i think about early hours of the morning.  This is basically reconstructed Spaghetti & Meatballs but what a fab way to fool those fussy eaters amongst us especially the kids!.

This is syn free using cheese as HEa and remember to syn any toppings that carry a value 

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Lamb Bhuna by the Twisted Curry Company

I was sent some sample packs by The Twisted Curry Company to try so decided to make the Bhuna one which is one of Graeme’s favourites.  These kits are designed to be cooked on the hob but me being me decided to cook mine in the slow cooker!! and to be honest it was such an easy dish to cook it worked perfectly.


There is a review of the Bhuna at the end of the video


This will batch cook well and freeze well.


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Firecracker Chicken by Spicentice

Firstly let me just say this was AMAZING and if you decide to make it i know you will be as impressed as i was.

Its a really simple one to make and the spice/heat level can be easily adjusted by altering the garlic and ginger you add.  The packet serves 4 and batch cooks well and freezes well so a great one for a little weekend cook off, plus this will make a fantastic fakeway saving the syns on a takeway!

I have used Spicentice for over 2 years now and have never been disappointed with any of their products their customer service is fantastic if you want to try any of their products i also have a discount code JULES20 which will get you 20% off anything you order

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