Slow Cooker Recipes NZ
The change of season has us all reaching for cozy sweaters and comfort food, and nothing says comfort like a slow cooker filling the house with delicious aromas.
Slow cooking intensifies the flavours of food, while being budget friendly and oh-so-easy. It’s perfect for days spent inside – you won’t even have to worry about leaving the cooker on while you’re out!
Start your morning by prepping one of these hearty recipes, then sit back, relax and enjoy a stress free meal in the evening.
Warm up your winter with one (or two) of these tasty slow cooker recipes…
1. Turkish Lamb and Mashed Potatoes
Succulent spiced lamb with Turkish-style mashed potatoes makes for the perfect twist on family favourite casseroles. Make the most of New Zealand lamb’s incredible flavour with this slow cooked stew. You can also freeze any extra for busy weeknights! Get the recipe here.
2. Crock Pot Macaroni Cheese
Slow cooker and crock pot cooking isn’t limited to stews and soups, they’re also ideal for cooking a creamy mac n’ cheese! There’s so many ways to enjoy this cheesy family favourite – Leave out the bacon for a vegetarian option, mix it up with a dash of curry powder, or stir through some baby spinach and cherry tomatoes before serving. Prepare to fall in love with your slow cooker here.
3. Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup
Stuck in a dinner rut? This super easy and flavour-packed lentil tortilla soup might be just the inspiration you need! Full of protein and fibre rich beans and lentils, slow cooker tortilla soup is guaranteed to get your taste buds dancing (Plus the kids will love choosing their own toppings).Find the recipe for this flavour fiesta here.
4. Chelsea Winter’s Beef Shin Ragu
This 5-star slow cooker recipes uses budget-conscious beef shin – cook it low and slow to create a rich, flavoursome sauce and incredibly tender meat. Slow cook Chelsea Winter’s hearty ragu during the day (8 hours or so on low or 5-6 hours on high) and all you’ll need to do is pop some pasta on the stove and reduce the ragu sauce in the evening. Find your new favourite ragu recipe here.
5. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Make a classic take-out curry at home with this creamy slow cooker butter chicken! Your house will smell amazing, and the warming tomato base and indian spices will chase away the winter blues. Swap the chicken out for cauliflower or tofu to make this dish vegetarian. View the recipe here.
6. Apple & Pear Crisp
Move over dinner, it’s time for dessert!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with moist apples & pears, topped with a crunchy, crumbly topping. With a cook time of 3 – 4 hours in the slow cooker – depending on how tender you like your fruit – it’s the perfect lazy weekend dessert. Just scoop into bowls, top with icecream and enjoy! Indulge here.
7. Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one of those nostalgic desserts that everyone loves, but that takes an hour of stirring a pot on the stove to make. Now you can put down the wooden spoon, because slow cooker rice pudding practically makes itself! Flavoured with vanilla and coconut milk this indulgent rice pudding gets even better when topped with stewed fruit, cinnamon sugar or chocolate chips. Find this new spin on a classic dessert here.
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