Think of tender lamb shanks with orange and cinnamon falling off the bone. You can even make your own fresh slow-cooked herb bread, perfect for dipping in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic whilst enjoying a glass of vino.
Want fresh tomato sauce? You can make that too, and serve it with a big bowl of pasta. Yum!
We've rounded up BHG's top 15 best slow-cooker recipes to whip up in your cosy kitchen for a quiet mid-week dinner at home or even when entertaining on the weekend.
1. Slow-cooked herb bread
Coated in spices, then cooked for five hours in a tangy sauce - slowing things down is the best way for these finger-licking faves.
You'll be rewarded with tender meat and a rich, aromatic sauce to remember.
4. Slow-cooked curried chicken drumsticks
Who doesn't love drummies? These pleasers bathe in a gorgeous light korma sauce for three hours before legging it to a bed of steamed rice.
A quality homemade sauce is the secret to absolutely mouth-watering tomato-based Italian meals.
Simply saute and stir on the stovetop - using curry paste as a tasty shortcut - then pop the lot in the oven and walk away until it's ready.
Think a Tex-Mex shredded pork that you can pile high into a burger bun with slaw or serve in tortillas with guacamole.
8. Easy slow cooked lamb shanks with red wine sauce
Lamb shanks are made for slow cooking. No other recipe heralds the start of winter like melt-in-your-mouth lamb braised in a red wine sauce served upon a cloud of mashed potato.
9. Slow-cooked hearty vegetable and lentil soup
10. Slow-cooked mandarin and soy beef
Citrusy juice, tangy soy, sweet hoisin and cinnamon will be imparting their wonderful flavours into this Asian-style beef. Just boil egg noodles and brocollini to serve. So simple!
Simmer and roast your way to your family's new fave casserole.
12. Slow cooked lamb shoulder with beetroot and feta cream
This fall-off-the-bone lamb is well worth the wait! Rub herb oil into the sides, then roast it long and slow with wedges of red onion. P.S the feta cream is divine.
The flavours of barley, rosemary, garlic and white wine combine to create a winning dinner. You won't regret jumping out of bed early to prepare this meal, because the smell you'll come home to is truly divine.
14. Harissa-crusted slow-cooked pork shoulder
A slow-cooked beauty that features gently spiced Moroccan flavours combined with aromatics and served with couscous and yoghurt. It's so tender it will melt in your mouth.
15. Slow cooked beef 'barbacoa'
Sure it takes half a day, but slow-cooking buffalo brisket and vegies in a pit of hot coals makes it utterly tender and juicy. But you can make it in the oven too.
Robust vegetables and a scattering of aromatic sage make this risotto wonderfully comforting and wholesome.
17. Slow cooker bolognese
A fresh take on every family's favourite Italian dish using a slow cooker.
18. Lamb shank stroganoff
Stroganoff goes extra hearty with fall-apart lamb shanks adding even more richness to this winter staple, and making it fancy enough to serve up at your next dinner party. Shanks for the memories!
19. Lentil and eggplant ragu
Left to cook for just over six hours, this pasta sauce is easy to make. Just fry the veg then throw it all in your slow cooker to bubble away.
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