A proper tasty starter, side or snack, these slow-cooked Sticky BBQ Ribs are a slimming-friendly dream! Coated in a delightfully sticky, smoky-sweet sauce, they’re flavourful, fall- off-the-bone tender and far lighter than restaurant versions. We’ve counted out the calories per rib, so you can easily keep track of where you’re up to. Try them on their own, or pair them with your favourite accompaniments from a classic BBQ spread (we’d go for coleslaw and creamy potato salad!).

You can’t go wrong when you put pork and apple together! For this crowd-pleasing pulled pork recipe, we’ve poured a mixture of cider and apple juice over a spice-rubbed pork shoulder joint, then left the slow cooker to work its magic. It’s all about minimum effort and maximum flavour with this one! Once the pork is fall-off-the-fork tender, it’s ready to be shredded and coated in the gorgeous sauce made from the cooking juices. There are almost too many ways to enjoy the finished result – try pulled pork sliders, use it as a baked potato topping or spoon it over rice.

We’ll never turn down a sausage casserole, and this one’s no exception! We’ve cooked everything in a rich, creamy sauce with sweet slow-cooked onions and leeks, and added a scrummy Italian-inspired twist with a sprinkling of Parmesan and fresh basil. You’ll definitely need a crusty wholemeal bread roll on standby, to help you mop up every last drop of sauce! Bear in mind that you can skip browning your sausages first, if you’re short on time – we like to do it because we find it makes the whole dish look even more delicious.

This slow-cooked pasta dish is a game-changer! We’re talking penne pasta pieces in an oh-so-cheesy homemade sauce with tender chicken chunks, crunchy sweetcorn and juicy sun-dried tomatoes, all ready to serve by the time you walk through the door after work. You can leave it to bubble for 3 hours on high, or 5–6 on low, depending on your schedule. Either way, the sauce will be thick and creamy, ready to sprinkle with as much reduced-fat grated Cheddar as you’d like. Sit back, relax and tuck in…with or without a side of garlic bread!