Its Thanksgiving!!! Time to get my apron out and get to cooking!!!

I like to try to incorporate essential oils into my recipes whenever possible and slipping them into to my family Thanksgiving meal always surprises everyone. What are your favorite recipes that use your favorite essential oils?  Here are a few of mine.

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

4 cooked sweet potatoes, peeled

¾ cup canned coconut milk

1 tablespoon coconut oil

¼ cup pure maple syrup

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ orange, juiced

Salt and pepper to taste

4 drops Cinnamon Bark oil

Pecan topping:

1½ cups chopped pecans

1 tablespoon melted coconut oil

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 drops Cinnamon Bark oil 

Instructions: 

Place cooked sweet potatoes, coconut milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, nutmeg, orange juice, and Cinnamon Bark oil into a large bowl.

With a hand mixer, blend until everything is combined. If desired, you can add more maple syrup or Cinnamon Bark oil.

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I think Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! What about you? 

All the smells, family, food, football and naps!! Does it get any better than that?  

Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving diffuser blends that I like to put on while I’m cleaning my house for the arrival of my family, making pies and cooking my turkey.

Fall Baking

•  3 drops Cinnamon Bark
•  2 drops Madagascar Vanilla

Brisk Day

•  2 drops Douglas Fir
•  2 drops Juniper Berry
•  2 drops Eucalyptus

Give Thanks

•  4 drops Frankincense
•  3 drops Wild Orange

Pumpkin Spice

•  3 drops Cinnamon Bark
•  2 drops Bergamot
•  2 drops Clove
•  1 drop Nutmeg

Sweet Fall

•  4 drops Bergamot
•  3 drops Cedarwood

Autumn Breeze

•  3 drops Cedarwood
•  2 drops Patchouli
•  1 drop Frankincense

Give Thanks

•  3 drops Tangerine
•  2 drops Clove
•  2 drops Nutmeg
•  1 drop Lime
•  1 drop Cinnamon Bark

Spice Citrus

•  3 drops Wild Orange
•  ...

As you know I LOVE this time of year.  Spending time with family and friends, catching up and sharing laughs, feels me with such joy!

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner I wanted to share a couple amazing recipes with ya’ll……and this weeks focus….CAKE & PIES!!!!  I love pie. I love cake. To be honest I love anything sweet.  These recipes are sure to be a big hit at Thanksgiving this year. 

APPLE PIE
Ingredients-Filling:
5 cups apple, sliced
¼ cup sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
6 drops Lemon Oil
¼ cup flour

Ingredients-Crust:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vinegar
6–7 tablespoons of cold water

Instructions:

1.  Mix all pie filling ingredients together. Cook on medium heat until it comes to a boil. Stir constantly so that sugars don't burn. Set aside. 
2.  For pie crust, place flour, salt, and butter in a medium bowl. Crumb together until little...

In celebration of all things Fall, I wanted to take a moment to focus on the amazing oil that is Cinnamon Bark.  This oil is used for a healthy metabolic function and immune system!  It repels insects, flavors food, and smells wonderful.  

Cinnamon is used in many culinary dishes from desserts, to the main course, to hot beverages.  Check out one of my favorite cinnamon recipes below.

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Ingredients:

• 7–8 medium sized apples
• 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice
• 6 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 225° F.
2. Put parchment paper onto two baking sheets.
3. Combine sugar and Cinnamon Bark oil in small bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Slice apples into thin slices.
5. Place apples onto parchment paper covered baking sheet in single layer.
6. Sprinkle apple slices with cinnamon essential oil sugar mixture.
7. Place baking sheets in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Halfway through, flip apples over.
8. When edges of apples are...

As you know I LOVE this time of year.  Spending time with family and friends, catching up and sharing laughs, feels me with such joy!

Since Thanksgiving is next week……I can hardly contain my excitement……I’m about to share with ya’ll some amazing recipes that use essential oils in everyone’s familiar Thanksgiving favorites.  

Citrus & Herb Butter

Ingredients:

• 4 drops Wild Orange essential oil
• 3 drops Lemon essential oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together thoroughly. Set aside.
2. Use fingers to carefully loosen skin around the entire bird. Take ¼ of the butter mixture and rub it, thoroughly, under skin making sure to coat as much of the turkey as possible. Brush remaining butter mixture...