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Ultimate slow cooker ideas for winter

Winter warmers to make in your slow cooker. Soups, casseroles, roasts, curries, and even some desserts!
slow cooker lamb shoulder recipeJames Moffatt

The versatile slow cooker really comes into its own in winter. After all, cold weather calls for hearty, warming and flavoursome meals—savoury or sweet! These super-easy, melt-in-the-mouth meals and delicious desserts are something that the whole family can look forward to after a long, chilly day. From soups and shanks to stews and steamed puddings, hit the supermarket, grab your ingredients and sit back and relax this winter!

Looking for more slow-cooked favourites?

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minestrone

Slow cooker vegetable minestrone

A simple soup made even easier.

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Coconut pumpkin soup

Slow-cooker coconut pumpkin soup

Coconut milk, red chilli and coriander give this slow cooker pumpkin soup recipe a flavour boost.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN, PORCINI & BARLEY SOUP

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Slow cooker chicken, porcini & barley soup

Slow cooker chicken, porcini & barley soup

slow-cooker chickpea and tomato soup

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Slow cooker tomato soup with basil dumplings

Slow cooker tomato soup with basil dumplings

Soak up this rich and delicious tomato soup with tender, herby dumplings.

chicken hot & sour soup

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Slow-cooker chicken hot and sour soup

Slow-cooker chicken hot and sour soup

We love slow cookers – simply pop all your ingredients into the cooker and come back to a warming, flavour-packed dish. This zesty hot and sour chicken soup tastes absolutely amazing after several hours of slow-cooking.

Slow-cooked pumpkin soup

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Slow cooked pumpkin soup

Slow cooked pumpkin soup

Hot, creamy and hearty, this beautiful comfort food recipe is absolutely beautiful and fragrant after slow cooking all day. The combination of sweet pumpkin and cream will warm your body and soul.

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Slow-cooker silverbeet dhal

Slow-cooker silverbeet dhal

This hearty, warming silverbeet and pea curry is packed full of flavour, but requires minimal effort to make. Simply pop all your ingredients into the slow cooker, and you’ll come back to a fragrant, nourishing vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.

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cashew and cauliflower curry

Slow-cooker cashew and cauliflower curry

A fragrant vegan curry that’s packed with flavour.

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Massaman beef

Slow-cooker massaman beef curry

A slow-cooked, meltingly-tender, rich Thai beef curry topped with crunchy peanuts.

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Upside down pineapple chicken

Slow-cooker spicy upside down pineapple chicken

A delicious way to cook a whole chook in the slow-cooker.

panang lamb curry

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[Panang lamb curry

Panang lamb curry

Panang curry is a rich and creamy, spicy yet balanced, peanut coconut sauce. We’ve used slow-cooked lamb for a rich and tasty curry.

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slow cooker osso bucco

Technically a veal dish, this slow cooker osso bucco takes all the guess work out of making this classic Italian stew. Topped with a zesty gremolata, this dish is perfect served atop fluffy polenta.

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Beer and thyme beef cheeks

These slow-cooked beer and thyme beef cheeks come together over a leisurely 9 hours without you having to worry about a thing! Find more beef cheek recipes here.

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Slow-cooker coq au vin

Slow-cooker coq au vin

This traditional French chicken, bacon and mushroom stew is made even more flavoursome when cooked overnight in a slow-cooker.

slow cooker chicken tikka recipe

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Slow cooker chicken tikka masala

Using a slow cooker in this chicken tikka masala recipe is the perfect way to develop the flavour of delicious spices, and creates the most tender chicken. Just wait for the aroma of this tasty feast!

slow cooker lamb shoulder recipe

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Slow-cooker lamb kleftiko with potatoes

Slow-cooker lamb kleftiko with potatoes

Let the slow cooker work its magic and come home to a meal that’s ready when you are.

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Slow-cooker pork with prunes

Slow-cooker pork with prunes

Slow cooking delicious pork and sweet prunes creates a tender, caramelised flavour that you will love. Enjoy your flavoursome stew over a bed of creamy mash for the ultimate family Winter warmer.

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Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon

Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon

The addition of tender beef ribs in this traditional French dish brings a wonderful flavour and texture to the classic beef bourguignon. Serve it straight out of the slow cooker with a side of mashed potato or crusty bread.

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Slow-cooker pork and lemongrass curry

Slow-cooker pork and lemongrass curry

Hearty, warming and packed full of flavour, this delicious pork and lemongrass curry is the easiest way you’ll make an authentic Asian style curry at home. Simply pop all the ingredients in the slow-cooker, and let the magic happen.

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Slow-cooker Italian pork and capsicum ragu

Slow-cooker Italian pork and capsicum ragu

Packed full of flavour, this hearty meat dish is delicious served up for the family on a cool Winter’s evening. Tender Italian sausages go beautifully with this flavoursome capsicum ragu, to create a hearty, warming dish.

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Slow-cooker apricot chicken

Slow-cooker apricot chicken

This classic chicken dish is cooked low and slow in the slow cooker to ensure full flavours and melt-off-the-bone meat.

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Paprika chicken

Paprika chicken

Tender pieces of chicken in a fragrant creamy sauce, this slow- cooker paprika chicken served with creamy mash is the embodiment of comfort food.

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Slow-cooker lamb with kale & pomegranate

Slow-cooker lamb with kale & pomegranate

This sweet, meltingly-tender lamb recipe makes a show-stopping dinner-party dish.

slow-cooked moroccan lamb withkumara and raisins

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Slow-cooked moroccan lamb with kumara and raisins

Slow-cooked moroccan lamb with kumara and raisins

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

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Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

Make the tender lamb filling a day early for an easier cook. The combination of juicy lamb and a buttery pastry makes for a meal so memorable, it’ll be worth all the effort you put in.

Slow cooker lamb shanks

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Slow-cooker lamb shanks

Slow-cooker lamb shanks

There’s a reason lamb shanks are among the best cuts of meat for your slow-cooker. There’s nothing like coming home to a perfectly tender lamb shank.

beef stew and casserole recipes

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Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew

Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew

Warm, hearty and packed with mushrooms and bacon, this beef stew is slow-cooked in a fragrant red wine sauce to tender perfection.

creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar

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Creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar

Creamy rice pudding with cinnamon sugar

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cobbler

Five-ingredient berry cobbler

Only five ingredients and staples needed to create this simple dessert in your slow cooker.

sticky date and fig steamed pudding

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Sticky date and fig steamed pudding

Sticky date and fig steamed pudding

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