Crockpot Philly Cheesesteaks

Along with my new panini press, Charlie also blessed me with a new crock pot! My cooking has been really slack since I started teaching full time in February. I really want to start utilizing our crock pot more. The crock pot we had wasn't anything fancy. I wanted something that cooked on a timer. My new one switches to warm after time is up, which is great for the days I work late (most days!). We liked this meal, although there's no picture. Sorry! Just trust me!

Crock pot Philly Cheesesteaks
Source: A Year of Slow Cooking

1 lb. tri-tip steak, sliced
1/2 sliced onion
1 bell pepper
1/4 C white wine
1 T Worcestershire sauce
Provolone Cheese
Sandwich rolls

Cook sliced meat, onion, pepper, wine and Worcestershire in a crock pot on low for 8-9 hours (high 4-5). Spoon meat onto rolls and top with cheese. Bake in 400 oven for about 10 minutes.

Pizza Panini

This picture does not do this panini justice! Charlie bought me this amazing Panini press/indoor grill. I absolutely love it! We've been making turkey paninis a lot and I was sick of them! So, we tried these. They were absolutely delicious and terribly easy to make!

Pizza Panini
Source: Rachel Ray

3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
2 T olive oil
1 T dried oregano
salt and pepper
Ciabatta bread
1 ball fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves, torn
Pepperoni slices

Preheat the oven to 425. Preheat the panini grill to medium heat.

Scatter the tomatoes on a baking sheet and toss them with the oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven about 20 minutes. Mash in a bowl to make a tomato sauce.

Spread tomato sauce on a slice of bread. Top with mozzarella, basil, and pepperoni. Top with another slice of bread. Press each sandwich about 5-7 minutes. YUM!