Easy Roast Beef

1 chuck roast (I always buy chuck because that is what my Dad told me to buy and he was a meat cutter so I figure he knew what he was talking about)

1 can of beer (or water)

1 envelope good seasoning Italian dressing mix

Put roast in crock pot, pour beer on top, add envelope of seasoning. Cook in crock pot 6 - 8 hours on low.

You can eat this traditional with potatoes added or shred for sandwiches.

For sandwiches, we like little buns, mozzarella cheese on top and grilled onions/mushrooms (just saute until carmelized in a little butter).

Potato Soup

1 stick butter (I use 1/2 butter and 1/2 margarine)

1/2 onion diced

3 - 4 stalks celery diced

5 potatoes washed peeled and diced (can rough peel)

2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water and 2 chicken bouillon)

3 cups milk or 1/2 and 1/2 (I use skim milk when being good)

1/4 cup flour

6 sliced bacon fried and crumbled OR 1/2 cup diced ham

salt and pepper, season as desired

Melt butter, saute onion and celery until translucent. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Let cook for about 15 minutes. Add 2 cups of the milk. Mix last cup of milk with 1/4 cup of flour with a whisk or shaker, then add to soup. Add bacon or ham. Let simmer for about 1 hour. If you need it to be thicker you can add instant potato flakes. If you need it to think add more milk.

Serve with a little shredded cheddar and diced green onions on top.