Crock-Pots really shine in the dreary winter because they’re masters at brewing up the comfiest of the comfort foods. We’re talking meats so tender they just fall off the bone (and warm our bones while we eat them) to gooey cheese and steaming hot soup. After a long and cold day outside, snuggling up to a warm and hearty Crock-Pot meal is the remedy. All we need to really top off the mood is a roaring fire in the fireplace, a fuzzy blanket, and maybe some spiked hot cocoa. Not only are Crock-Pot meals all cozy and delish, but they’re also incredibly easy to make! All we have to do is throw all the ingredients into it and hit the button. Then we can go about our wintry day, whether that means playing in the snow or finally taking down all those holiday decorations. For some serious winter grub inspiration, read ahead. More from CafeMom: The 7 Best Soups to Help Get Over Colds & Flu timages/Shutterstock More from CafeMom: 10 Surprising Facts About Babies Born During the Winter More from CafeMom: Why You Should Stop Drinking Hot Cocoa in the Winter More from CafeMom: 10 Things to Do Now to Save Money This Winter More from CafeMom: 33 Gorgeous Ideas for a Winter Wonderland–Inspired Wedding More from CafeMom: 10 Simple Steps for Fighting Off That Winter Funk More from CafeMom: 10 No-Fail Ways to Silence Your Dry Winter Cough More from CafeMom: 14 Crock-Pot Dinners Kids Can Serve Themselves More from CafeMom: I Made Duggar Food for My Family & Here’s What Happened More from CafeMom: 16 Yummy Overnight Slow Cooker Breakfasts Kids Can Serve Themselves More from CafeMom: 35 Best Burger Toppings to Add Sizzle to Your BBQ More from CafeMom: 11 Kid-Friendly Foods That Have Been Linked to Cancer More from CafeMom: 14 Foods Kids Love That Are Secretly Filled With Fake Sugar