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.

The king of winter soups, minestrone is simple to make, comforting, hearty and delicious, especially when the weather is a little cooler.

Ribollita [ree-boh-lee-tah] literally means 'reboiled'. This Tuscan soup was originally made by reheating leftover minestrone or vegetable soup and adding bread, white beans and vegetables such as carrot, zucchini, spinach and cavolo nero.

Slow-cooker massaman beef curry

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

Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole

This traditional Mexican meat dish, where chocolate, chilli and beef are combined in a delicious, hearty casserole, is even more flavoursome in this gorgeous version of the recipe made in a slow cooker.

Slow cooked to tender perfection, this fragrant Vietnamese beef brisket is beautiful served atop steamed rice. With Asian spices and vegetables, this beautiful Vietnamese dish is great enjoyed straight out of the slow cooker.

Looking for hearty and full-of-flavour dinner options? You can't go past these beer and thyme beef cheeks.

Borscht is a beetroot soup of Ukrainian origin that is popular in many Central and Eastern European cuisines.

Cock-a-leekie soup

Perfect for a chilly winter's night- the entire family will love this nourishing chicken and leek soup.

Warm up the family with this hearty beef and vegetable soup on a cold winter's night.

This delicious split pea and capsicum curry is packed full of flavour, and is sure to be a family favourite.

Packed with bold flavour, this deliciously hearty peppered pork curry is perfect for any night of the week.

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.

Warm your body and soul with this hearty lamb, spinach and chickpea rice pilaf. It's utterly delicious and packed full of flavour and protein to keep you charged through the cooler months.

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.

Warm up with this delicious chicken and mushroom soup - a true family favourite.

The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.

Take the fuss out of dessert with these gorgeously melt-in-the-mouth slow-cooker recipes, from rice pudding to rich chocolate cake.

Hot, heart and the ultimate comfort food, these delicious slow cooked Boston-style baked beans are great enjoyed with a thick slice of toast for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Enjoy this hearty and nourishing lamb, kumara and almond curry on a winter's night.

Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, these lamb meatballs are simmered in the slow cooker to tender perfection in a fragrant spicy tomato sauce. Serve with warm pasta or mashed tomato for a delicious family dinner idea.

Love Thai food? Then you can't go past this full-of-flavour coconut curried beef - hearty and delicious.

Sun-dried tomato and balsamic lamb stew

Chunky bits of lamb sit in a nourishing stew with hints of fresh thyme and basil to cut through the richness. This is winter comfort food at its hearty best.

Chock full of veggies and tender chickpeas, this rich Moroccan-inspired stew is packed with nutrients and the best cold-busting remedy for winter nights.

This hearty red pork and lychee curry is perfect for any night of the week- delicious and satisfying.

Nourish your family with this delicious lamb shank and eggplant stew.