[ManicMum]

I've discovered a couple of recipes where you layer thin raw potato slices with a chicken/onion/mushroom mixture (I thickened the frying juices with flour then used tomato juice to make the sauce instead of milk) or a bacon/onion/etc mixture. 

It's ideal as a meal if you've been out all day: no waiting for the spuds to go with the stew.  I also use that if I'm working late so the family can have dinner without any effort - except a few sprouts or other veg that can be left prepared & ready to cook.

Anything that makes life less Manic helps!!

[arugula]

Sounds good, thanks for the tip.

[Janeymiddlewife]

Ooooh that sounds good, I'm always on the lookout for slow cooker recipes, thanks!