Hidden Valley Crockpot Roast

1 Beef Roast-
1 Pkg. Dried Brown Gravy Mix
1 Pkg. Dried Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1 Pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 Cup Water Or Beef Broth-
 Sliced Mushrooms (optional)
Garlic (optional)
Carrots (optional)
Put sliced mushrooms, small baby carrots and garlic on the bottom of crockpot.
Rub roast beef with Garlic In A Jar-or just sprinkle some garlic powder and pepper over the roast. ***Garlic In A Jar is better though.
Place roast beef in Crockpot.
Put onions and garlic around the roast.
Mix the Dried Brown Gravy Mix, Dried Italian Salad Dressing Mix and Hidden Valley Mix together in a bowl and sprinkle this mixture over the roast.
Pour water or beef broth around the roast-BEEF BROTH IS ALOT BETTER
Cook on low for 7-9 hours…

Chickenetta (or porketta roast)

I love porketta roast, but it isn't the healthiest of meat choices. I miss the flavor so I finally decided to create a chicken version. Same fennelly goodness of porketta without the guilt.

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 Tbsp lemon pepper

1 Tbsp fennel seeds

1 Tbsp dill seeds

1 tsp anise seeds

1 tsp caraway seeds

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp cracked black pepper

3-4 chicken breasts

2 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped

Mix together everything except sage. Marinate chicken breasts in mixture over night. In the morning, sear chicken and then toss in crockpot with red potatoes, onions, and carrots. Dust with fresh sage. Cook 4-6 hours. 

If you are feeling especially culinary, add some fresh, diced anise to the pot. You can also throw some haricots verts (french green beans) in the pot 30-45 minutes before you are ready to eat. They steam quite nicely and add great color.