Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

3 cups flour (can use half wheat flour) 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup sugar (can use brown) 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, minced, optional  1 cup shredded cheese, optional 12 ounces beer 2 Tbsp melted butter 1 tsp garlic powder Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients, slowly stir in beer and mix just until combined. Pour batter into a greased 8-inch loaf pan. Combine and pour over garlic butter mixture. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from pan and cool 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Classic - I love this very simple throw together meal! 1 lb green beans 1 lb red new potatoes 1 lb ham chunks (or ham hock) 1 cup water 1-2 tsp each of salt and pepper   Place potatoes at the bottom of slow cooker, layer with beans and then ham.  Pour water over mixture and season.  Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

  Makes 12 cookies 1 cup pitted dates (approximately 15-20 whole dates; make sure measuring cup is full) 1/4 cup oats 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup skim milk 1. Put all ingredients in a blender/food processor, and blend well until there are no large date pieces. 2. Portion mixture into 1 inch balls, place on greased cookie sheet, and flatten with the back of a spoon/spatula. 3. Cook for 10-12 minutes on 350 degrees. 4. Remove from oven and cool on cookie rack. Recipe from Tina