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i use a 3 1/2 to 4 lb chuck roast, well marbelized with fat, and if you can find a bone-in roast, that s better yet (but it s almost always boneless chuck that you find at the grocer). i like to quickly rinse the roast in cold water just before i lay it on the cutting board to coat it with seasoned flour. place the following ingredients in a small baggie and shake the closed bag to mix it up, flour, salt, garlic salt, crazy mixed-up salt (if you can tsp get this seasoning, use seasoned salt instead, but jane s is by far the best), pepper, use your hands to generously pat the seasoned flour into the roast, on both sides, flipping the roast a couple times and repeating the process., in a dutch oven or roasting pan large enough to hold the roast, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat - you want your pan and oil to be hot enough to sear the roast well when you put it in the pan. when the oil is just about to the smoking point, put the roast in and cover the pan. let the meat sear until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip the roast. let it sear for a minute or two on the second side, then add, beef stock (i much prefer the boxed stock to the canned broth - it just seems to give the gravy a much richer taste in the end), cover the roasting pan and place it in a pre-heated 300 degree oven. roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork tender and falls apart easily. i check the roast each hour, quickly opening the lid, just to make sure the stock has not evaporated. as long as your pan has a good seal on it, this shouldn tsp happen. but if necessary, add more stock to the pan., an hour before the roast is done , prepare the mashed potatoes. peel 6 large red potatoes (these work better - at least for me - because they are much moister than the russets, so the mashed potatoes are creamier); cut into 1/4th, and place them in a large saucepan - rinse the cut potatoes 2 times in cold water, then cover them in fresh cold water and place the pan over medium high heat; boil until tender. this is usually about 30 minutes, but it depends on the size of your cuts, so just cook them until you can easily insert a fork into a potato. drain potatoes well, reserving 1 cup of the water for the gravy. add the following to the hot potatoes, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, crazy mixed up salt (use regular salt or garlic salt if jane s salt is not available), pepper, i use a hand masher , but you can use an electric mixer or however you chose to mash the potatoes into a creamy yet firm texture. add more milk if potatoes are too stiff. place the mashed potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy., prepare the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour to make a paste, stir in enough beef stock to thin the paste enough to pour., finished roast from the pan and place it on a plate; cover meat with foil to keep warm., place the roasting pan over a medium flame and bring the liquid to a gentle boil (i usually seem to have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid in the pan when the roast is done - if you have less, just use the beef stock to increase your liquid)., use a whisk to gradually whisk in the butter/flour/stock liquid., add 2 tbsp beef base - i use tone s (i prefer beef base to buillon - has a richer flavor and is really worth having on hand, but if you can tsp find this, try knorr s beef buillon extra large cubes), add the 1 cup of reserved potato water, add 1/2 cup beef stock, taste the gravy and see if you want more seasoning. i usually find i don tsp need to add anything at this point, since i have the seasoning from the flour coating and the stock and the beef base. if you think you need more seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. beef base will also give you more saltiness., keep the gravy warm while you uncover the meat and use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into small to medium chunks., you are now ready to assemble...

water, steel-cut oats (such as trader joe s quick cook oats), natural peanut butter (such as whole foods 365 organic everyday value), maple syrup, brown sugar

shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese, part skim milk ricotta cheese, original slices value pk pepperoni, mild italian sausage, pizza dough

roma tomatoes, great value ) no salt added whole kernel corn, kuners ) no salt added black beans, red onion, chopped, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, good seasons) dry italian dressing mix, fruit lime, cilantro, chopped

frozen gluten-free waffle (i used van s), pizza sauce (i use walmart great value brand), pepperoni slices (i use hormel turkey , or other toppings of your choice), mozzarella cheese

eggs, skim milk, vanilla, cinnamon, great value white bread

ground chuck, elbow macaroni, onion, chopped, spaghetti sauce (believe it or not, i find that walmart s great value brand onion and garlic is 1 o), stalks celery (chopped into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces), butter, water, for boiling (and salt), mozzarella cheese (grated-i always buy the block and grate it myself. the packaged grated cheese just doesn tsp do it for), parmesan cheese

refried beans (taco bell brand is really creamy, and comes fat-free!), taco seasoning, sour cream, approximately, guacamole, approximately (see world s smoothest guacamole recipe , or can use prepared dip), salsa, approximately, shredded mexican blend cheese (kraft and sargento make 1, as does wal-mart s shelf-brand, great value), sliced black olives (if you like olives, add more!)

pizza dough mix (we use the great value mix), chicken, shredded, bell pepper, diced, red onion, diced, cilantro, chopped, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, curry, olive oil

frozen tater tots (20 pieces), butter, shallot , mminced, cooked ham, diced small (i use great value from walmart), eggs, beaten, salt and pepper (or your favorite seasoning), shredded cheddar cheese

all-purpose flour, splenda sugar substitute, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg (less if grating your own), vanilla extract, eggs, beaten (it is okay to use egg beaters here), low-fat milk (bring almost to boiling point) or 3 cups 2% , scalded (bring almost to boiling point), bread, cubes (i use day old italian bread leftovers), raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup dates (optional), butter or 2 tbsp margarine

tuna > great value (walmart) chunk light, salad dressing > hy-top > ranch (2tsp), vlasic kosher dill pickle

boneless skinless chicken, frozen broccoli (about 3 cups) or 20 oz stir fry vegetables (about 3 cups), pineapple chunks, olive oil , to fry up veggies and meat (included for nutritional values), salt, pepper, ginger, sugar, flour, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, ketchup

chili powder, cumin, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, lean ground beef, tomato sauce, canned black beans, rinsed and drained

yellow onion , halved lengthwise and sliced, baby carrots, chicken broth, dry white wine, garlic clove, minced, fresh sage, chopped, skinless chicken thighs, bone-in, paprika, sea salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, seasoned stuffing mix (365 organic everyday value stuffing mix with cranberries)

double graham crackers, crushed, sugar, butter, eggs, sugar, cream cheese (usually 1 1/2 packages), vanilla extract, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract

butter, milk, vanilla, egg, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt