🥘 Slow Cooker Recipes

Welcome to our collection of easy and delicious slow cooker recipes, perfect for your relaxing stay at Reddings Retreat Tintern! These recipes are designed to be simple to prepare, allowing you to enjoy your time exploring the beautiful Wye Valley without spending hours cooking. 

Easy eats for your retreat

Planning a day of walking or wildlife spotting? Prepare one of these recipes in the morning, and come back to a warm, satisfying meal. These recipes are specifically chosen to be easily made while staying with us.

Simple recipes, maximum flavour

Our slow cooker recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste. Whether you're after a hearty stew, a flavourful curry, or a comforting dessert, you'll find something perfect for your getaway at Reddings Retreat.

Recipes to try

Here are some recipe ideas to make while staying at Reddings Retreat:

  • 🍛 Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
  • Vegetarian Chili
  • Beef Stew

Find local ingredients

Pop to the local shops & food venues to find fresh ingredients for your slow cooker meals! See our guide to local places to get all you need for a tasty treat.

These recipes are designed for hands-off cooking in your shepherds hut or guest suite. Each one uses simple ingredients, suits your space (no oven required), and pairs with a local walk and seasonal plant from your Nature ID Index. Whether you're staying one night or three, these meals bring comfort, flavour, and a touch of Wye Valley storytelling.

🍛 Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep: Slow cooker only Freezer-friendly: ✅ Walk pairing: Tintern to Devil’s Pulpit Plant pairing: Coriander, spinach

Ingredients:

  • 500g chicken thighs

  • 1 onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tbsp tikka masala paste

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 100ml cream or coconut milk

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients (except cream) to slow cooker.

  2. Cook on low for 4–6 hrs.

  3. Stir in cream before serving.

  4. Serve with microwave rice or naan.

🌱 Veggie Chilli

Prep: Slow cooker only Freezer-friendly: ✅ Walk pairing: Tintern to Catbrook Plant pairing: Chickweed, wild mustard

Ingredients:

  • 1 tin kidney beans

  • 1 tin black beans

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1 onion, 2 peppers

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tbsp tomato purée

  • 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.

  2. Cook on low for 6 hrs.

  3. Serve with toast, microwave rice, or baked potato.

🥘 Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Prep: Slow cooker only Freezer-friendly: ✅ Walk pairing: Tintern to Penterry Church Plant pairing: Courgette, mint

Ingredients:

  • 1 tin chickpeas

  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes

  • 1 onion

  • 1 carrot, 1 courgette

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 500ml vegetable stock

Steps:

  1. Add all ingredients to slow cooker.

  2. Cook on low for 6 hrs.