Winter is the time for nourishing, slow-cooked meals. Meals that are easy to prepare but big on flavour and will help warm you up. The first step in being prepared for Winter is having the right tools and appliances in the kitchen. Explore our guide to the best winter tools and appliances at Stevens.

1.Davis & Waddell 14 in 1 Electric Multicooker - The multicooker is a winter staple in any kitchen. With 14 different settings, you can slow-cook delicious meats and vegetables, cook soup and more! The six-litre capacity is the perfect size to cook dinner and have enough for lunch the next day. It can even delay cooking by up to 24 hours so you can prep meals ahead.

2.Capital Kitchen Element Cast Iron Casserole, Black, 20cm - Perfect for winter soups, stews and casseroles, this cast iron casserole will be your most used piece of cookware! Create delicious one-pan meals as going from the stovetop to oven is effortless. Available in 3 different colours to suit any kitchen aesthetic.

3. Stevens Brava Pasta Machine, 150mm - Nothing says a cosy winter's evening like fresh, homemade pasta. Easy to prepare, you can make all your favourite styles of pasta in this one machine. From tortellini to fettucine, you'll be able to curl up on the couch with a warm bowl of pasta and enjoy a night in.

4. Soffritto Mini Oval Pie Tin - Winter is the season for pies. This versatile tin will easily take you from sweet to savoury pies, whatever the day. Perfect for a single dinner or meal prep individual pies to go in the freezer for those busy winter nights.

5. Le Creuset Heritage Rectangle Dish, 26cm, Azure - A great oven dish for cooking roast vegetables for a Sunday roast, baking apple crumbles, marinating meat and serving. This stoneware dish is made to last a lifetime and be passed down through generations, bringing magic to every table.