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Contents

Welcome  

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How it all started 

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How to lose weight healthily 

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Slow Cooker instructions 

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Service and Guarantee 

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Recipes 11

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Page 1: ...1 Contents Welcome 2 How it all started 3 How to lose weight healthily 4 Slow Cooker instructions 6 Service and Guarantee 10 Recipes 11 ...

Page 2: ...es really flowing is to cook it long and slowly at a low temperature My Slow Cooker has many advantages food tastes better and doesn t burn or boil over tough meat becomes tender you can create delicious healthy soups stews or casseroles with the minimum of fuss and adding nutrient rich low Gi beans and pulses to these will also help fill you up which is good news if you are watching your waistlin...

Page 3: ...tabilise our blood sugar levels and keeps us feeling fuller for longer Gi has brought a new perspective to dieting but the principles of weight loss remain unchanged My goal was to create an eating plan that would be ultra healthy and Gi based one that would work quickly and effectively in reducing weight and inches It is the success of this that has led me to launch this enerGi range of electrica...

Page 4: ...of physics To lose weight we have to eat fewer calories each day than our bodies actually burn up Gram for gram fat has twice as many calories as carbohydrate or protein Cutting down on our fat intake therefore is an easy way to cut down on calories AND avoid adding to our existing fat stores with significant benefits to our health If we combine low fat eating and eating healthy low Gi foods with ...

Page 5: ...0 grams of product except for oily fish and some brands of wholegrain or multigrain bread and avoid adding fat butter margarine or oil to your food preparation or during cooking 3 Reduce your intake of highly processed foods and include more high fibre foods in your meals to give your overall diet a lower Gi rating 4 Eat at least five portions of fruit and or vegetables each day 5 Drink lots of wa...

Page 6: ... dry before use Ensure that the product is placed on a flat work surface Plug the power lead into a mains socket and switch on the appliance Add the ingredients according to your recipe using boiling liquid Turn the control knob to the chosen setting LOW to gradually cook throughout the day or night HIGH to cook approximately twice the speed of low AUTO the Slow Cooker will cook on HIGH until a su...

Page 7: ...sing a Slow Cooker although it can be thickened with cornflour towards the end of the cooking process Simply blend 1 2 tablespoons of cornflour or arrowroot in a little cold water to form a paste stir into the dish turn the heat up to HIGH replace the lid and cook for a further 20 30 minutes Preparing meat and poultry When selecting meat look for the leanest cuts Trim the meat or poultry of any vi...

Page 8: ...ans or pulses on the HIGH setting for 2 4 hours or until tender Pre soaked beans and pulses will cook a little faster If tinned beans are to be used add these 30 45 minutes before the end of the cooking time General guidelines Always ensure that boiling liquid is used Always wear oven gloves when handling the Slow Cooker during use Rice noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking times ...

Page 9: ...damage the surface of the Slow Cooker When storing the Slow Cooker loosely coil the cord don t wrap this tightly around the unit Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children This product should not be used by children The surface of the casing becomes hot during use oven gloves are recommended when opening the lid Do not use this appliance outdoors Do not operate this ap...

Page 10: ...replace free of charge any parts found to be defective Nothing in this guarantee or instructions relating to the product excludes restricts or otherwise affects your statutory rights In line with our policy of continuous development we reserve the right to change the product packaging and documentation specifications without notice Catalyst Home Products Ltd and Rosemary Conley hold no responsibil...

Page 11: ...e hot Serves 4 Per serving 126 kcal 1 3g fat 1 large onion finely chopped 500g 1 lb butternut squash flesh scooped out and diced 2 yellow peppers seeded and sliced 150g 5oz carrots chopped into small dice 150g 5oz parsnips chopped into small dice 1 2 litres 2 pints vegetable or chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh herbs to garnish This nourishing soup is absolutely brim...

Page 12: ...ge courgette thinly sliced 1 red pepper seeded and cut into dice 100g 3 oz button mushrooms sliced 1 bunch spring onions finely chopped 1 garlic clove crushed 2 teaspoons korma curry powder 300ml pint vegetable stock 300ml pint skimmed milk 1 tablespoon cornflour blended to a paste with a little water 2 tablespoons virtually fat free fromage frais Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ...

Page 13: ... taste and serve Serves 4 Per serving 306 kcal 13g fat 450g 1lb low fat pork sausages 2 onions finely sliced 2 tablespoons grain mustard 600ml 1 pint chicken or vegetable stock 300ml pint dry cider 2 tablespoons cornflour blended to a paste with a little water 2 sprigs fresh thyme or use 1 teaspoon dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper This is real comfort food and will quickly become a favou...

Page 14: ... chicken and vegetables Cover and cook on LOW for 6 8 hours Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve Serves 4 Per serving 299 kcal 6 5g fat 4 rashers lean rindless back bacon chopped 2 onions finely sliced 1 garlic clove crushed 2 carrots thinly sliced 2 leeks trimmed and thinly sliced 4 skinless chicken quarters or boned skinless breasts 400g 14oz can chopped tomatoes 6...

Page 15: ... 9 hours Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and garnish with the rosemary before serving Serves 4 Per serving 287 kcal 4g fat 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 onion finely chopped 2 5cm 1 inch piece of ginger grated 225g 8oz chestnut mushrooms sliced 450ml pint chicken stock 150ml pint Madeira wine 1 tablespoon cornflour blended to a paste with a little water Salt and f...

Page 16: ...th the chopped parsley Serves 4 Per serving 288 kcal 9g fat 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into even bite size pieces 1 large onion cut across into rings and separated 1 red pepper seeded and sliced 1 green pepper seeded and sliced 1 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 tablespoons paprika 600ml 1 pint hot chicken stock 200ml 7floz dry white wine 2 tablespoons tomato purée 50g 2oz sun dried tomatoes...

Page 17: ...ason with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and stir in the chopped parsley Serves 4 Per serving 299 kcal 9 6g fat 4 rashers lean bacon chopped 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into even bite size pieces 1 onion finely chopped 4 sticks celery thinly sliced 2 carrots thinly sliced 175g 6oz can sweetcorn drained 900ml 1 pints chicken stock 2 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons hal...

Page 18: ...on LOW Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve Serves 4 Per serving 288 kcal 13g fat 4 lean lamb steaks 1 onion thinly sliced 1 small aubergine diced 1 green pepper seeded and sliced 1 2 garlic cloves according to taste crushed 400g 14oz can chopped tomatoes 600ml 1 pint hot chicken stock 1 teaspoon dried majoram 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce optional Salt and freshly grou...

Page 19: ...e tagine Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and stir in the coriander or parsley Serves 6 Per serving 439 kcal 22g fat 500g 1 lb lean stewing lamb cubed 1 onion sliced 1 2 garlic cloves crushed 600ml 1 pint lamb or beef stock 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons paprika 150g 5oz dried apricots 1 small can cannellini beans Fresh coriander or flat leaved parsley chopped Sa...

Page 20: ...o taste and stir in the chopped parsley Serves 6 343 kcal 9g fat per serving 500g 1 lb lean pork fillet cut into bite size cubes 1 onion finely chopped 1 leek finely sliced 2 medium carrots finely sliced 600ml 1 pint vegetable or chicken stock 200g 7oz can chopped tomatoes 300ml pint dry cider 2 tablespoons cornflour blended to a paste with a little of the cider Salt and freshly ground black peppe...

Page 21: ...on with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and garnish with the chopped chives if using Serves 4 Per serving 302 kcal 9 8g fat 650g 1lb 7oz lean stewing or braising steak cubed 2 red onions finely sliced 175g 6oz shitake mushrooms or use brown cap mushrooms thinly sliced 1 garlic clove crushed 600ml 1 pint beef stock 2 tablespoons cornflour blended to a paste with a little water 3 table...

Page 22: ...er in a large non stick frying pan Transfer the lamb to the Slow Cooker Pour the reserved marinade over the lamb cover and cook on LOW for 7 10 hours Serves 4 Per serving 398 kcal 19 3g fat 1 5kg 3lb knuckle end of lamb 3 garlic cloves cut 2 into slivers and crush the other Handful of fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 175ml 6floz red wine Salt and freshly groun...

Page 23: ...o a rapid boil until reduced and syrupy and pour over the fruit Serve hot or cold Serves 4 Per serving 359 kcal 0 3g fat 250g 9oz mixed dried fruit eg prunes figs apricots pears 600ml 1 pint red wine 300ml pint orange juice 1 level teaspoon ground allspice 2 cinnamon sticks 3 tablespoons soft brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornflour blended to a paste with a little water This would make a delicious dess...

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