Slow Cooker Tomato and Sausage Pasta

Let the gentle simmer of your slow cooker do the work for you. Spend a few minutes prepping the ingredients before you head out for the day and be greeted in the evening by the warming aroma of this chunky, rich pasta sauce.

Lamb & Root Vegetable Stew

Braised Lamb Shanks

A fresh parsley gremolada on top adds a herby kick to this richly flavoured lamb. Served with short pasta, such as penne, this satisfying dish is right up the alley for family or company fare.

Oxtail Two-Potato Stew

Meat on the bone is always tasty, and oxtails have the most flavour of all beef cuts. They require long, slow cooking to become tender, but the pressure-cooker method trims the time by about two-thirds.

Chunky Chili con Carne

Chili without beans is as traditional as the popular bean-and-beef combo. But add pinto or red kidney beans (one 19-oz/540 mL can, drained and rinsed) if desired.

Red Snapper with Tomato Pepper Sauce

Other meaty-fleshed fish, such as grouper or tilapia, can replace the red snapper. Serve with steamed green beans and Fried Plantains (see below).

Slow Cooker Monster Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Sure to be a big hit with kids, these king-size meatballs have fabulous flavour and taste even better the next day. Serve with pasta, or make the ultimate sub by slicing the meatballs in half and serving in an Italian bun topped with plenty of sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Sicilian Cauliflower with Bread Crumbs

In this popular Sicilian dish, cauliflower mellows and softens as it simmers in a savoury tomato sauce, while the traditional toasted bread-crumb topping adds crunch to every bite.

Peppy Salsa

Put up a whole season's supply of this favourite salsa – a much-requested recipe every season.

Spaghetti with Chunky Tomato Sauce

Who needs canned tomato sauce? Ready in mere minutes, a dash of balsamic vinegar makes this budget-friendly spaghetti dish stand out from the rest.