Crockpot Sunday Brisket

This recipe looks like it has tons of ingredients, but most of the spices are part of spice sets that a lot of people have...

Ingredients: 1 tbsp of dried thyme
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp pepper
2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 lbs beef brisket
1/2 tsp liquid smoke (found near BBQ sauce in most stores)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c BBQ sauce (I love Sweet Baby Ray's)

Directions: Combine all spices in a bowl. Rub brisket all over with liquid smoke and then rub with spice mixture. Pour Worcestershire and BBQ sauce in slow cooker and put brisket on top. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 or on high for 6ish. You'll know when this baby is done-it will fall apart when you shred it with a fork. Later in the week: Make tacos (kind of)! Add shredded lettuce, avocado, cheddar, and whatever else you like. Or what about caramelizing an onion and adding some feta. Or eat brisket on top of Zoe's Cole Slaw (another post).

Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients:
Broccoli (my husband and I can eat 1 head as a side dish)
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt/pepper
Parmesan cheese (green can stuff or finely grated)

Directions:Preheat oven to 400. Cut florets off broccoli (I cut the large ones in half). Put on a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with generous amounts of salt and pepper. Roast for 10-15 minutes. The broccoli is done when the little buds look browned and crispy. Remove from oven and shake Parmesan over top. You will love this!

Roasted Green Beans

Ingredients: Green beans Extra virgin olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt/pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Trim green beans and put on a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle with oil, balsamic, and sprinkle with generous amounts of salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes. The beans are done when they are wrinkled and look like they've soaked up yummy amounts of balsamic.