Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Italian Beef Pot Roast Submarines

Ingredients: 3 lb. chuck roast Salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp of butter 1 large sprig of rosemary 1 large sprig of thyme 1 cup of dry red cooking wine 1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers 1 12 oz jar of Giardiniera in Oil (1/4 cup per sub) 12 slices of provolone cheese (1/4 cup per sub) Oregano for taste Directions: Remove roast from the fridge 1 hour prior to cooking. Salt & pepper roast to taste. Pre-heat a slow cooker on high. Place the roast topped with butter in the slow

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Italian Beef Pot Roast Submarines

Ingredients: 3 lb. chuck roast Salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp of butter 1 large sprig of rosemary 1 large sprig of thyme 1 cup of dry red cooking wine 1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers 1 12 oz jar of Giardiniera in Oil (1/4 cup per sub) 12 slices of provolone cheese (1/4 cup per sub) Oregano for taste Directions: Remove roast from the fridge 1 hour prior to cooking. Salt & pepper roast to taste. Pre-heat a slow cooker on high. Place the roast topped with butter in the slow

Steak Subs

In our family, we call these After School Specials since when we had night classes at the local university, this is what we typically made. Ingredients: 2 six-inch sub buns (see recipe in the bread section for homemade buns) 8 thinly sliced eye of the round or to your liking. 4 ozs of beef gravy (McCormick) Salt & Pepper to taste Olive oil to brush on insides of buns 4 slices of provolone cheese cut in half 6 slices of tomato 2 cups of shredded romaine lettuce Dried Oregano f

Soft Sub Rolls

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 ½ cup warm water, divided 2 tablespoons sugar 4 cups flour 3 tablespoons butter, cold, plus a little more for topping, cold ½ tablespoon salt Directions: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine yeast, ½ cup of warm water, and sugar. Stir until well combined. Let stand for about 10 minutes or until nice and foamy. In a separate mixing bowl add the flour and set aside. Add the remaining 1 cup warm water to the

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Welcome to Know the Chef, the food blog dedicated to homemade Italian and French recipes, as well as some of our favorite sweet treats. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the flavors of Europe and beyond.

Italian Beef Pot Roast Submarines

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Italian Beef Pot Roast Submarines

Steak Subs

Soft Sub Rolls

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