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pumpkin chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies

 1/2 cup butter cut in chunks 1/4 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup pumpkin purree 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp cloves 1/8 tsp allspice 2 1/4 c oats 1 1/2 c chocolate chips flaky sea salt for the top instructions: preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl cream cutter, peanut butter and sugar. Beat on high for 5-7 minutes, scraping the sides down if needed. Add the egg, pumpkin and vanilla and stir. Next add the salt, baking powder, baking soda and all the spices and stir. Add the oats and the chocolate chips. Optional- refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour if you have time. Scoop the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 9-12 minutes. Once removed from the oven top with flaky sea salt if desired. Let the cookies set on the pan for a few minutes before serving.

BBQ chicken and potato bowls

 BBQ chicken 1.5 pounds chicken 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 c bbq sauce Crispy potatoes 2 pounds potatoes 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 salt toppings: cheese green onions lettuce avocado corn black beans instructions: cut potatoes up, toss with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Air fry at 450 for 20 minutes. For chicken cut into cubes. Season chicken, cook in a pan until cooked through. add garlic and cook for another minute. Reduce heat and stir in BBQ sauce. Assemble bowls with potatoes and chicken and then add toppings. 

Sweet and sticky beef stir fry

 1 pound ground beef 1 bell pepper chopped 1/2 onion chopped 2 cloves garlic For sauce: 7 Tbsp coconut aminos 2 1/2 Tbsp honey 2 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tsp rice vinegar Rice for serving Instructions: Cook the rice. In a small bowl whisk together coconut aminos, honey, hoisin sauce,  and rice vinegar.  Brown the ground beef, add garlic, pepper and onions saute until soft. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook until thick.  Top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.