1. Slow cooker split pea and ham soup
Photo, Erik Putz.
2. Slow cooker barley squash risotto
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
3. Rum and coke pulled pork sandwich
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
4. Moroccan vegetable stew
Photo, John Cullen.
5. Homemade chicken broth
Photo, Sian Richards.
6. French onion soup
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
7. Slow cooker fruit and nut oatmeal
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Slow cooked oatmeal is just the thing for chilly mornings. Top with any combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds (and feel free to skip the milk — just stir in some extra water after the oats are cooked). Get this slow cooker fruit and nut oatmeal recipe.
8. Gingery chicken congee
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
This simple but delicious rice porridge is a classic Asian breakfast and a test-kitchen staff favourite. It’s especially good for anyone who prefers savoury over sweet on a wintry morning. (It’s great in a thermal container on a ski trip, too!) Get this gingery chicken congee recipe.
9. Juicy pork carnitas
Photo, Angus Fergusson.
Make dinner a feast for the senses with bright colours and flavours, starring a little south-of-the-border cooking: saucy pork, green-herbed rice, Mexican crema and chunks of avocado. Get this juicy pork carnitas recipe.
10. Apple-berry brown betty
Photo, John Cullen.
11. Slow-cooked brisket with caramelized onions
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
12. Beef bourguignon
Photo, John Cullen.
Add some gourmet style to dinner (without spending hours in the kitchen), with our slow-cooked version of the traditional French dish. Get this beef bourguignon recipe.
13. Chicken mulligatawny soup
Photo, John Cullen.
14. Pulled pork with ginger-bourbon sauce
Photo, John Cullen.
15. Slow cooker polenta
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Make the best kind of comfort food with this slow cooker polenta recipe. Flavoured with parmesan and truffle oil, the dish pairs perfectly with roasted tomatoes. Get this slow cooker polenta recipe.
16. Slow cooker baked beans
Photo, John Cullen.
Throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker, give it a quick stir and walk away for 10 hours. The result: warm, incredibly flavourful baked beans you can’t wait to dig into. Get this slow cooker baked beans recipe.
17. Eggs in purgatory
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
As our friend Nigella Lawson puts it, “Eggs in purgatory is absolute heaven when you’re feeling like hell.” Sounds like a great way to start the day. Hold the eggs very close over the tomato mixture before cracking them in. Get this eggs in purgatory recipe.
18. Braised beef roast with slow-cooker Sunday sauce
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
What is braising? A classic method of cooking less tender cuts of meat and vegetables. Braising starts with a pan-sear so the food gains colour and flavour. It’s then cooked gently, covered, in barely bubbling liquid until exceedingly tender. Get this braised beef recipe.
