My love for my slow cooker

So it's like freezing cold and whatnot at the moment. Totally a precursor to winter. Brrr! So the last couple of nights have been really good opportunities to use the slow cooker.

I love my slow cooker - if you don't already know this - I think it's because it makes such hearty, comfort food. Or at least I think so! On tonight's menu is beef strogonoff, which I love but don't make very often due to the fact that I don't like doing it on the stove and it takes a wee while to do in the oven. And when you do it in the oven nothing comes out quite as tender as doing it in the slow cooker.

Last night was lamb ragout with white wine. Basically a really hearty lamb stew. Nommy! Perfect on a really cold night.

What I love about the slow cooker as well is on days when you know you're going to be rushed for time at the other end (think: work followed by church meeting) you can chuck everything in in the morning before you head off, stick it on low and voila it is done when you get home! Loving the ease of it all! ANNNND apparently they are cheaper to run than your cooktop. (Unless perhaps you are on gas)

As far as I'm concerned it's at least a little bit of a money saver, you can buy cheaper cuts of meat, top it up with veges and it still comes out tender! In fact, with a slow cooker fat is good because it softens all the meat!

Am I gushing? I don't mean to gush! I am just excited by the possibilities! Also this post was NOT sponsored by any type of slow cooker manufacterer. Just in case you were wondering.

If you do happen to have a slow cooker and are a little unsure of where to start here's a couple of websites with great recipies/people who are willing to help!

Crock Pot Cooking
A Year of Crock Potting

Looking forward to dinner tonight all ready!!!