It is winter here in Australia – and it is bloody cold!

Oh yeah baby!!! Not only is this one of the most popular recipes on our entire website – it is totes delish. Add a teaspoon of curry for a Slowcooker Apricot Chicken Curry. It makes the house smell just wonderful. Serve it over mashed potato.

The slowcooker makes the very best corned beef ever. I like to cook mine in a little ginger ale with a tablespoon of brown sugar to give it a lovely flavour that infuses the whole way through. It, of course, MUST be served with a white sauce!

Lamb shanks used to be so cheap, but not so much these days. I buy them when they are on sale as I think the shank is the most delectable part of the lamb. Put this on in the morning and allow all the flavours to infuse all day – everyone’s mouth will be watering!

Yep, you read that right – Coke or any cola, actually – we aren’t fussy. The sugar in the Coke helps break down the beef making it very moist and sticky.

Thick and hearty – and this recipes is enough to feed a whole hoard of hungry troops. We’ve even worked out how to make it ‘fart free’ – shhhhhhhhh…

Don’t think slow cookers are just for heavy casseroles and soups – they are perfect for desserts too! This one is so delicious you may eat more than two or three bowls!

Dumplings – they soak up the gravy, they are stodgy little morsels of delight that make a fabulous casserole into something truly memorable!

Yes, a beef roast is done excellently in the slow cooker. Usually, when they are done in the oven, beef roasts become very stringy and tough – but not in the slow cooker!

Did you know that you can cook lasagne in the slow cooker? And it is bloody beautiful. Great if you are feeding a huge crowd or party! SAVE MONEY

Thick and creamy and made with condensed milk and coconut evaporated milk – this decadent rice dessert is perfect for winter. Not too sweet, either!

So what are you planning on making in your slow cooker this winter?