Do you already prepare meals in advance for your family? Discover how the slow cooker makes your life easier!

At FRITEL, we sometimes call our slow cookers "fridge-emptiers," and there's a good reason for that! Slow cooking is not only delicious and convenient, it's also the perfect method for using up leftovers. There are often vegetables, meat, or sauces lingering in your fridge that you’re not using anymore, but that can be perfectly combined in the slow cooker. Why is this appliance our absolute favorite? It combats food waste and also allows you to prepare meals in advance for the whole family! Keep reading for the best lazy-mum tip!

How does it work?

The big advantage of slow cooking is that in the morning, before leaving, you can easily set up your slow cooker. Just add all your ingredients, set the timer, and in the evening, you come home to a delicious stew ready to enjoy. You might be wondering: isn’t it dangerous? No worries, it’s totally safe! Our slow cookers are equipped with an automatic shut-off function, and the timer ensures the appliance doesn’t stay on too long. And the best part: once the timer finishes, the appliance automatically switches to keep-warm mode, so your meal stays hot until you’re ready to serve.

Fridge-emptiers or fridge-savers?

It’s a real trend on TikTok! More and more families are discovering the convenience of the slow cooker, a true hack for busy mums! You can prepare up to 10 meal bags in one day, freeze them, and when you don’t have time to cook or quickly want a healthy and tasty dish, just pop a bag in the slow cooker and you’re all set! These slow cooker “dump bags” are an excellent solution for busy days. Don’t forget to label the bag with the name of the dish, what still needs to be added, any cooking instructions (for your teens), and of course the preparation date.

Watch the lazy-mum tip video!

Our top 3 slow cooker recipes

Chili con Carne

This tasty and spicy dish is always a hit. It's the perfect combination of tender beef, beans, and vegetables, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The result after hours of slow cooking? You'll have to find out for yourself…

Butter Chicken

A great classic of Indian cuisine, creamy and rich, which gets a perfect texture in the slow cooker. Tender chicken in a sauce made of tomatoes, cream, and spices like garam masala and turmeric: the ultimate comfort food. Tip: serve with naan 😉

Braised Beef

A true Belgian classic that is perfect in the slow cooker. The meat becomes wonderfully tender thanks to slow cooking in a rich sauce with brown beer or broth. Ideal after a long workday!

All these dishes are easy to prepare, nutritious, and you can let them cook all day for a ready-to-serve meal in the evening! Which one do you want to try first?