Pot roasts are a Sunday tradition, but may seem like an old-fashioned one. Here are some creative updates to a classic that ...

Cuts of beef chuck can go by many names: 7-bone pot roast, blade roast, chuck-eye roast, boneless chuck roast, shoulder pot roast, mock tender, flatiron roast and cross-rib roast.

Preparation and Storage Make-Ahead: The pot roast needs 7 to 8 hours of cooking time, making it the perfect make-ahead entree that frees up time to work on other menu items.

Pot roast remains the same through the ages, which is part of its enduring beauty and timeless appeal. The thing is, you can expect to have leftovers, and probably lots of 'em.