Happy Monday friends! 

I hope your week is off to a good start as you begin making Thanksgiving plans and preparations.

I have a really light cooking load this year, as I am only in charge of pies and bread. We will have a small family gathering on Thanksgiving– no traveling required.

Sometime in the afternoon, we’ll head over to my husband’s parents house, sure to be greeted by an army of intoxicating aromas.

Maple pecan pie, pumpkin pie, fresh rolls, and the ingredients to make a batch of holiday punch will be my holiday offering.

I hope that your holiday is both delicious and full of love this week. Even if our bread doesn’t rise, or the toddler spills the cranberry sauce, or all the cheesecakes crack— let’s all focus on just how rich and blessed we are and give thanks for the good gifts we have been given. 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Crockpot Holiday Punch

Ingredient List

• 64 oz apple juice
• 32 oz cranberry juice
• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 4-5 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 1/2 orange, sliced in thin rings
• 1 tsp all spice

Method

1.Combine ingredients in a crockpot and bring to a simmer on the low setting.

2. Taste and add more sugar or cinnamon as needed.

3. Serve warm.

More recipes to help you celebrate:

• My go-to pie dough
• Healthier green bean casserole
• Macaroni & three C’s 
• Collard green wontons
• Make-ahead cinnamon rolls for a crowd
• Leftover holiday ham pasta

What dish are you most looking forward to this year?