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Marry me slow cooker meatballs in rich tomato sauce with fresh basil

Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe (Marry Me Meatballs – 313 Calories)

March 30, 2026 by Pip Payne

Tender beef meatballs dunked straight into a rich tomato and red wine sauce and left to do their thing in the slow cooker – a proper family favourite that practically makes itself. Photo credit: Chris Terry Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe Meatballs were the very first meal I ever made for my husband. I was young, … Read more

Beef and Guinness stew

May 7, 2026October 4, 2022 by Pip Payne

Beef and Guinness stew Dark, rich, tasty and comforting- perfect autumn/winter comfort food! BEEF AND GUINNESS STEW There’s little that can get me more excited than a proper plate of beef and Guinness stew! There’s just something about it – rich, dark gravy, tender chunks of beef and lots of lovely vegetables slowly cooked together … Read more