French Pot Roast

No wonder the French remain generally thin. Their food is so incredibly rich and delicious you only need two bites to feel like you're going to pop. I even made a French dessert.

French Pot Roast - Chuck roast seared in bacon fat, then slowly braised in a red wine reduction with pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. Thickened the au jus with gelatin and reduced further for gravy.

Boiled New Potatoes with Butter & Chives

Roasted Green Beans with Dijon/Maple Glaze - Made this one a while back. One of my new go-tos for green beans. Roasting is a great way to cook them.

Blueberry Crumble - Blueberries macerated in orange juice topped with oatmeal and almonds ground in a spice grinder, then baked in a small ramekin.

Believe it or not, especially given portions, it's not as artery-clogging as it sounds and is loaded with great, fresh ingredients. Amazing meal, plenty of leftovers, and lots of fun cooking. Including resting (before and after), the roast takes four hours, but with all the prep and the sides, plus timing them together, I pretty much wound up cooking the whole time.

Worth it.