Easy Crockpot Roast Beef

My grandma gave me this recipe. It was SUPER easy and had very good flavor.

Ingredients:
* Any type of roast (sirloin tip, rump, chuck, etc.)
* Dry package ranch dressing
* Dry package Italian dressing
* Dry package brown gravy
* 1 Cup water

Preparation:
* Place roast in crockpot
* Mix all three packages with water and pour over roast
* Put crockpot on low for 8 hours

Extra:
* After you're done cooking, you can mix the juices with a little flour in a small pan and make a gravy for mashed potatoes! Also, the leftovers are great on sandwiches!

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

I believe this recipe originally came from a church cookbook that my grandma had. It has become the only birthday cake I ever wanted ever since I first had it. It is DELICIOUS! (If you like chocolate, that is...) This is a really easy recipe to make and it gets more moist in the first couple days after it's made, too.

Ingredients:
* 1 package devils food cake mix --> NOT with pudding in the mix
* 3-3/4 oz. package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix
* 1/2 cup oil
* 4 eggs
* 1 cup boiling water
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
* Mix the first five ingredients at slow speed with a mixer. Add the sour cream and chocolate chips; mix thoroughly.

* Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan. Pour batter into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness - but keep in mind that the chocolate chips melt, so may come off on the toothpick a little. Let set up a little bit before flipping over onto a tray or plate. This cake definitely doesn't need frosting.

Northcott Cookies

Grandma made these for me while I was in college, and they're a great combination of salty and sweet...chewy and crunchy. Yum!

Ingredients:
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup white sugar
* 1 cup shortening
* 1-1/2 cups flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 cups quick oats
* 2 cups rice krispies
* 1 cup coconut OR nuts OR 1/2 cup of each (optional)

Directions:
* Beat sugar, shortening, and eggs. Add the dry ingredients; mix well. Drop by teaspoon on greased sheet.

* Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. WATCH CAREFULLY - Don't let them get too brown.

DELICIOUS Meat and Tofu Marinade

This recipe is from my grandma, and is wonderful for tofu, turkey/chicken breasts, and pork. As with all marinades, the longer you marinate it, the better. This is a great marinade for grilling or broiling.

Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup white wine or cooking sherry
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 clove of minced garlic, OR 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
* 2 Tablespoons minced, dried onion
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
* Mix all ingredients together and marinate for a good long time (the longer, the better!), and cook meat/tofu as desired.