3 simple italian crock Recipes

boneless chuck roast, olive oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt and pepper, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, onion, cut into big wedges, onion soup mix, worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, italian seasoning (or mixture of oregano , basil, or other herbs), water, chopped vegetables (optional, such as carrots , potatoes, parsnips, turnips, onion- whatever you like) (optional)

bulk italian sausage (or substitute ground beef or pork), onion, chopped (1/2 cup), italian-style tomato sauce, dried basil leaves, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz), part-skim ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, uncooked lasagna noodles