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Ginger Cookies

A Christmas recipe dedicated to Tony Henderson (1962-2023) Blend together: 1/2 cup butter 2/4 cup brown sugar 1 t vanilla Add 1 large egg Then add  1/4 cup Molasses In separate bowl mix:  2 cups flour 1 t ginger 1t baking soda 1 t cinnamon  1/2 t cloves 1/2 t baking powder 1/4 t salt Mix dry into wet.  Press together into a disk shape. Refrigeratorate for 2 hours.  With powdered hands, roll into 1" balls. Roll balls into rough sugar. Place on greased baking sheet 2" apart.  Press into 1/2" flat. Bake at 350 for 9-15 minutes.  Enjoy!

Skillet Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

 1 lb boneless chicken thighs 1 t. salt 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, cut inot 1/2 inch pieces 2 T. avocado oil 2 T. butter 2 T. honey 1 t. taco seasoning (optional) 1 clove garlic Heat oven to 350. Sprinkle chicken with salt.  Heat 1 T. avocdo oil in skillet (ideally cast iron), add chicken and allow to brown for about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Turn heat down a bit.  Add remaining avocado oil and add sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with salt. Brown for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Meanwhile, melt butter, honey, taco seasoning and garlic (microwave is good).  When potatoes are ready, return chicken to skillet along with any juices. Pour honey mixture overtop. Mix.  Bake until chicken is cooked (10-20 minutes).