This traditional meal is perfect for shifting into low gear and enjoying all aspects of mealtime -- including cooking, setting the table and simply conversing.

We've all been guilty of one (or more) of the following at some point: eating on the go, eating in front of the kitchen sink, or skipping a meal entirely. In fact, Sunday might be the only day we slow down long enough to taste what we eat. This weekend, shift into low gear and enjoy all aspects of mealtime -- from cooking and setting the table to the company and conversation. The chocolate-bar cheesecake in this menu is so incredibly luscious, you'll be happy to savor each bite ... slowly.

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Your Menu: Serves 6 to 8

• Roast Beef

Shape-As-You-Like Rolls

• Cooked Green Beans

Chocolate-Bar Cheesecake

Test Kitchen Tips and Timesavers:

For 6 to 8 servings of roast beef, start with a 2 to 3 pound beef eye round roast. Roast on the rack of a shallow roasting pan in a 325 degree F oven for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 135 degree F. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes (the meat's temperature will rise to 145 degree F or medium-rare during standing).

Bake rolls during the roast's standing time.

Cook green beans in lightly salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.

Store extra rolls in a covered container at room temperature up to 3 days or store, covered, in the freezer up to 3 months. Wrap in foil and reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Shopping List for: Roast Beef Dinner

• 1, 2- to 3-pound beef eye round roast
• 1, 48-ounce package frozen Texas white or wheat rolls
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 quart milk
• Desired toppings for rolls such as 1 package sliced almonds
• 1 container sesame seeds, or 1 box dried currants
• 1 pound fresh green beans

Pantry Items:

• Salt and ground black pepper
• Dried herbs

Shopping List for: Cheesecake

• 1 box graham crackers
• 1 bag walnuts or pecans
• 1 pound butter
• 2, 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
• 1, 16-ounce container fat-free dairy sour cream
• 1, 1- to 1 1/2-ounce bar milk chocolate
• Desired fresh fruit (optional)

Pantry Items:

• Sugar
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Vanilla

Equipment Needed:

For Roast Beef Dinner:

• Shallow roasting pan with rack
• Meat thermometer
• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush
• Wire rack
• Large saucepan with lid
• Colander
• Aluminum foil (to cover roast)

For Cheesecake:

• Rolling pin and plastic bag or food processor (to crush crackers)
• Cutting board and knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Medium mixing bowl
• Fork
• 9-inch springform pan
• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Shallow baking pan
• Thin-bladed knife
• Wire rack
• Plastic wrap
• Small mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Table knife or thin metal spatula

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