Hello autumn and the crisp mornings and darker evenings it brings with it. The change in season can leave us craving meals that feel warm and nourishing. This is where the slow cooker becomes your greatest kitchen ally for easy, healthy dinners.
Think tender meat falling apart in a rich ragu, vibrant vegetables bubbling away in comforting stews and fragrant spices infusing creamy curries. Slow cooking is made for this time of year, transforming simple ingredients into comforting, flavour-packed meals to cosy up to on a chilly evening.
How can the slow cooker save me time?
What’s great about slow cookers is that you can get a delicious meal on the table with a fraction of the work, making busy weeknights that much easier. Just add your ingredients to your slow cooker, switch it on and let the gentle heat do the work while you get on with your day. Then, when the evening rolls around, all that's left to do is a couple finishing touches: boiling some rice or pasta to serve on the side or scattering a garnish of fresh herbs, nuts or breadcrumbs over the top. Then you’re ready to dish up.
What if I don’t have a slow cooker?
If you don’t happen to have a slow cooker but still crave that same comfort, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered. Every recipe in our slow cooker range offers alternative instruction for cooking on the hob, so you can still enjoy these autumn favourites in 35 mins or less.
Our favourite slow cooker recipes
From warming chillies and aromatic curries to hearty stews and decadent risottos, here are our favourite, balanced slow cooker recipes to enjoy this autumn.
Chorizo & Black Bean Chilli with Brown Basmati Rice, Tomato Salsa & Lime Yoghurt
Big on flavour and wonderfully easy to make, this chorizo chilli is made for busy evenings. Fiery chorizo, sweet peppers and creamy black beans simmer together in a richly spiced sauce, while fluffy brown basmati rice soaks up all the flavour. A fresh tomato salsa and a cooling lime yoghurt perfectly balance the heat.
Chicken & Mushroom Risotto with Tarragon & Pickled Shallot Salad
Slow cooking brings out the best in this creamy chicken risotto. Tender British chicken thighs, earthy mushrooms and brown rice bubble away with swirls of soft cheese and heaps of sharp Italian hard cheese. Finish with fragrant fresh tarragon. Pair with a crisp pickled shallot salad to cut through the richness.
Beef Bourguignon with Mustard Mash & Chestnut Mushrooms
In this beloved French classic, juicy beef joins earthy mushrooms, bright carrots and sweet shallots, simmering together until melt-in-your-mouth tender. Dish up alongside fluffy mash, infused with punchy mustard for extra flavour.
Lamb Korma Khichdi with Brown Basmati Rice, Pickled Onion & Flaked Almonds
Packed with fragrant spices, this mellow curry stars succulent lamb mince, fluffy brown basmati rice and leafy spinach. Simmer them in a velvety coconut sauce, then top with bright pickled onion and crunchy toasted almonds and dig in.
Want more slow cooker recipes?
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