Fast Diet Program

 

Hello! Welcome back!

Thank you so much for your kindness and support with the book launch last week. Everyday I pinch myself (although I should really stop because I seem to bruise really easily lately) that this is all for reals.

its absolutely nutty.

and I love each and every second of it.

Thank you.

I have a slew of recipes to share that are in the new book. Im not trying to keep them a deep, dark secret--its just that sometimes the day seems to disappear even though I have the best intentions of posting a new recipe.

This is a great twist on lazy cooking---and you should totally make these sandwiches.

Tonight.

2 pounds beef chuck roast (frozen is okay)

1 (16-ounce) jar peperoncini peppers

optional:

6 ounces sliced mozzarella or Swiss cheese

6 hamburger buns or French rolls (pictured are toasted pieces of Udis white bread)

Oh Steph. You must really have lost it this time. Youre trying to tell me that all I have to do is pour a jar of peperoncinis on top of a hunk of beef (and it can even be frozen?!) and itll cook all day and the meat will tenderize and shred all on its own and I can come home after a long day at work and have a totally delicious meal?

Yes.

The crockpot rocks!! I used a 4-quart slow cooker, because it was already out on the counter top, but a 6-quart would be just fine. Plop the ingredients in, turn to low and let it cook for about 8 hours. When you get home, shred the meat with two large forks and stir. Serve on toasted bread, rolls, or buns with a slice of cheese. If youre fancy, you can broil your sandwich in the oven for a few seconds to melt the cheese.

Easy-peasy.

This is a great sandwich. I was concerned that the tang and spice from the peperoncinis would be too much for the kids. It wasnt. They didnt want any of the "green things" in their servings, but ate their sandwiches happily (Adam ate the green things, in case you wondered).

Since the meat gives off so much of its own juice, the tanginess mellows a lot and the flavor is a slight vinegary heat, but its not muted. Its just perfect. I used mild peperoncinis, but if you like things hot--choose a spicier variety.

philly cheesesteak sandwiches

barbecue beef and bean sandwiches

portobello mushroom sandwiches

sloppy joes

french dip sandwiches

barbecued pulled pork sandwiches

hirino psito (pork; delicious) sandwiches

how to make perfect gluten free bread in the slow cooker

Jan 1: blackeyed peas

Jan 2: sundried tomato dip

Jan 3: coconut curry

Jan 4: apple crisp

Jan 5: lamb chops

Jan 6: blueberry coffee cake

Jan 7: corn chowder

have a great day! I hope 2011 is treating you well so far. Happy New Year!