"Brisket is a natural partner for the slow cooker, as a gentle braise renders it meltingly tender," Laidlaw writes in "Everyday Slow Cooking." Ribs can also be made in a Crock-Pot. "Ribs do really ...

Choose a well-marbled piece of beef brisket if you can ... Stir in the thyme and bay leaf and cook. Return the beef to the casserole. Stir the tomato purée into the hot beef stock and pour ...

Fold in half. Dip sandwich into hot pan juices to eat. As hash for breakfast;Saute leftover brisket with cooked potatoes, spring onions, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Top with a fried or poached egg.