Italian Beef

This is a really easy to make main dish that goes great on a Ciabatta roll topped with some provolone cheese. My MOPS table mentor, Kathy May, made these for us when Thomas came home from the hospital and it is her recipe. :)

Large chuck roast
4 packets Good Seasons Italian Dressing
1 carton-32 oz (or less) beef broth
Provolone cheese slices
Diced or Sliced jalapenos, if desired
Horseradish, if desired
Ciabatta Bread

Spray inside of crockpot with nonstick spray. Place chuck roast on bottom. Pour Italian dressing packets over beef. Pour beef broth around roast until it almost reaches the top of the roast. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Shred beef and remove fat. Pour some of the excess juice/broth over cooked meat. Build your sandwiches and broil the tops of ciabatta bread with provolone in the oven.

Fluffy Waffles

These are super yummy Belgian waffles that Aaron makes for the kids almost every weekend.

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups milk
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Whisk milk, egg yolks, and oil in medium bowl. Whisk milk mixture into dry ingredients just until dry ingredients are thoroughly moistened. Using electric mixer beat egg whites in small bowl until stiff. Fold whites into batter, leaving a few fluffs. Preheat waffle maker. Pour 1 cup batter onto the center of the bottom grid. Close top and flip waffle maker. Bake until brown and crisp, about 4 minutes.

Makes 4 waffles.