Beer Bread

Ingredients
Nonstick spray
8 ounces all-purpose flour
4 ounces whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
4 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
12 ounces cold beer, ale or stout
1 to 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, optional.


Directions
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the inside of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick spray and set aside.

Whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and dill in a large mixing bowl. Add in the cheese and stir in the beer just to combine. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds, if using.

Bake on the middle rack of the oven until the bread reaches an internal temperature of 210 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 to 55 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Monday to Friday Chicken Noodle Soup!!!

Ingredients
8 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 clove garlic, pierced with a toothpick
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/3 cup, packed parsley or dill leaves
2 cups fine egg noodles (dry)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Combine carrots, broth, water and garlic in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. While this is cooking, cut the chicken into 1/2-inch chunks. Rinse, pat dry and mince the dill or parsley. Add the chicken and egg noodles to the broth, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Fish out garlic clove and season to taste with salt and pepper.