Hearty slow-cooked recipes perfect for cosy nights in are on the menu to warm up Winter nights – think braised short ribs, Moroccan tagines and rich stews.
Here are five easy dishes to add to your cooking repertoire as the seasons change and nights draw in earlier with a distinct chill in the air:

This easy slow-cooker beef stroganoff will win hearts with its juicy, fall-apart meat and delicious creamy sauce with mushrooms.

Turn up the flavour with this slow-cooked chicken miso soup recipe. Miso, soy and mirin add depth, while chicken and veggies provide old-fashioned goodness.

Whip this tasty chicken green curry recipe up in the slow cooker for an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Serve with chopped peanuts and spring onion curls to add texture and crunch.

These slow-cooker baked beans are rich in flavour. With just 10 minutes prep time, this dish is as easy as it gets – use leftovers on toast for tomorrow’s breakfast.

Put your slow cooker to good use and make this tender Moroccan-style lamb. Served with a veggie rice salad, this recipe is one to add to the list.