Surely there's nothing better than coming home to a bubbling pot of delicious goodness ready to eat. The slow-cooker has been making a come-back over the last few years and we're all for it. With the nights getting danker and darker there really is nothing better than a hearty meal and a good glass of wine. Here are three of our favourite recipes.

Slow cooker beef stew
This recipe is a classic from BBC Good Food. Pair this hearty beef stew with a good Cabernet like the Varner Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon. Divine!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
Easy-peasy chicken thighs recipe with an Asian twist from Delish.com. Pair with a nice dry Riesling such as Domaine Bruno Sorg Alsace Pinot Blanc.

Slow-cooker leg of lamb
The perfect main for your Sunday lunch - this tender slow cooker leg of lamb recipe is delicious with gravy. Check out the recipe from Good Housekeeping and pair with a classic Rioja Reserva like Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva.