crockpot french dip

  • 2-3 pound chuck/rump roast

  • 3 cups beef broth

  • 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 cup sliced banana peppers + 1/4 cup liquid

  • 2 tbs olive oil

  • 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 bay leaves

  • salt and pepper

  • 4 sandwich rolls

  • 8 slices of provolone or swiss cheese

In a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil on medium high. Salt and pepper the roast on all sides, and sear, Transfer into Crockpot.

In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the onions. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the garlic. Deglaze with the worcestershire sauce. Transfer everything into the Crockpot.

Add the banana peppers and juice, bay leaves, and beef broth. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. When cooked through, shred the meat.

Remove the bay leaves. Run some of the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to make the au jus. Fill each sandwich roll with meat, onions, and cheese, and put in the oven on 375 for a few minutes until the cheese melts.

zucchini and cheese biscuits

  • 2 cups flour

  • 3 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed out

  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 and line or grease a baking tray. Combine all ingredients.

Flour a work surface, and roll out the dough to about 1/2” thick. Cut out desired shapes. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

applesauce muffins

  • 1 cup applesauce

  • 2 tbs melted butter, cooled

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup milk, any kind

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1/2 cup oats (can sub for an extra 1/4 cup AP flour)

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tbs hemp hearts

Preheat oven to 375 and grease a mini muffin tin. Combine all wet ingredients, then fold in dry ingredients. Fill each muffin cup to the top, and bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.

sheet pan pancakes

perfect for freezer prep

  • 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tbs butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 cup flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 cup diced fruit

Preheat oven to 400. Whisk together wet ingredients, then add dry and stir to combine. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread out the batter with a spatula, and bake 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown. Slice with food scissors.

cranberry bliss bars

minus the drive through

  • 2 sticks butter, melted

  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 tbs orange zest

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 cups flour

  • 2 cups white chocolate chips, divided

  • 3/4 cup Craisins

Preheat oven to 250. Line a 13x9” baking pan with parchment paper.

Beat melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs, orange zest, vanilla, ginger, baking powder, salt, and flour and mix until just combined. Fold in 1 cup white chocolate chips and Craisins.

Press into prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until just set. Allow bars to cool completely.

Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips and drizzle over bars before slicing.