Tuna w/ Cream Cheese Sandwiches

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 2 T. cocktail sauce, chili sauce or ketchup
• 2 T. chopped, fresh parsley
• 2 T. finely minced onion
• 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
• 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
• 2 (6 oz.) cans water-packed tuna, drained

Combine all ingredients together well (best if you use an electric mixer). Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, best overnight. Serve on buttered dark bread, such as pumpernickel.

Italian Shredded Beef

• 5 lb. chuck roast
• 3 c. water
• 1 tsp. each : salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder
• 1 env. Good Seasons Italian dressing mix

Place roast in crock pot. Mix water with seasonings and pour over roast. Cook on low for 10-12 hours. Shred meat. Use a slotted spoon to serve meat on toasted rolls, au jus on the side, if desired.  Great plain, or with cheeses, lettuce, tomato, etc.

Freezes very well. Freeze juices with the meat.