FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS©

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FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Highly concentrated, essential oils contain virtually all of the plants’ healing nutrients

Oxygenating molecules

Amino acid precursors

Coenzyme A factors

Trace minerals

Enzymes

Vitamins

Hormones and more

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

• Essential Oils are 50 to 70 times more therapeutically potent than the herbs or plants they are derived from.

• Dried herbs lose up to 90% of their healing nutrients and oxygen molecules.

• Essential oils have a chemical structure that is similar to human cells and tissues.

• This makes essential oils compatible with human protein and enables them to be readily identified and accepted by the body.

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Store essential oils in dark glass containers in a cool environment

Refrigerate them if your kitchen tends to be a hot environment.

Extreme heat and light can destroy the aroma and beneficial effects of the oils.

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Avoid touching the insert with your finger. Your natural oils may affect the composition of the oil.

Keep lids on as much as possible.

Essential oils are extremely volatile and oxidize quickly which may change the oil.

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Not all essential oils are edible. 98% of essential oils sold should NOT be ingested due to lack of purity.

An edible essential oil will be labeled "therapeutic-grade" and have a "Supplement Facts" box on the label showing the nutritional value - do NOT use just any brand of essential oil for cooking/flavoring foods.

Be sure to use pure oils from reliable sources, not synthetic scents or flavorings.

Helpful Hints

Best to add essential oil at end of cooking

Simply replace herbs and spices

EO have much stronger flavor, use a tiny amount

1 TBSP of herbs/spices = about ½ to 1 drop EO

1TSP = dip of toothpick

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Sweet Savory Citrus Spice

Fennel Basil Grapefruit Black Pepper

Lemongrass Dill Lemon Clove

Peppermint Oregano Lime Ginger

Spearmint Rosemary Orange Nutmeg

Sage Cumin

Thyme Cardamon

Coriander

Cinnamon

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Fruity oils: lime, lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit and mandarin Add zest and a full flavor to drinks, desserts and sweet and sour recipes. They evaporate quickly so add them into recipes toward the end.

Acrid or Spicy oils: black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cumin and ginger are warming oils. A little goes a long way. These are great oils for winter recipes They also are considered aphrodisiac oils.

Cooling oils: mint, peppermint and spearmint are great in recipes that call for a hint of mint such as jams, jellies, sauces or in a cooling tea.  

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Floral oils: geranium, jasmine, lavender and rose are versatile and full-bodied in scent and essence.

Lavender oil is rich in scent and flavor and can be added to meats, desserts or any creative recipes you make.

These floral oils can entice and bring out the best in any culinary adventure.

FLAVORING FOOD WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Herbal oils: such as basil, dill, fennel, marjoram, Melissa, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon and thyme are rich and flavorful oils that only need a hint in any recipe to embody an herbaceous taste.

Cinnamon: chicken, fruit, sweet potatoes, spaghetti squash, pumpkin, sweet breads, eggnog, fruit juice

Basil, Oregano & Rosemary: spaghetti, pizza, lasagna, sauce, fish, soups & broths, scrambled eggs,

Citrus Oils: chicken, seafood, fruits, vegetable salads, smoothies, cake, water

Dill: adds tanginess to potato, cucumber and tomato salads…even coleslaw

ThymePoultry marinade, clam chowder and gumbo, pasta,

polenta, beets, green beans and egg dishes

Spice up ginger snap cookies, pumpkin pie or spice cake recipes with ginger, cinnamon, clove, or nutmeg.

Add lemon, orange or tangerine oil to cake

Peppermint or spearmint oil can be added to chocolate cake, brownie, or frosting recipes.

TIDBITS

Refreshing Change to Water or Tea

Peppermint

Spearmint

Wintergreen

RECIPES

Peach + Mango Breakfast Smoothie½ C. Frozen Peaches½ C. Frozen Mangos2 Scoops Balance Complete12 Oz. WaterCinnamon EO

Place ingredients in blender (frozen ingredients can be replaced with fresh)

RECIPES

Refreshing Cherry Lemonade2/3 C. Blue Agave2 drops lemon oil4 large lemons24 oz. Sparkling CherryFiltered water

Mix together and chill; serve with mint sprig or lemon wedge

RECIPES

Avocado Basil Dip8 oz. cream cheese8 oz. chives, chopped2 Tbsp. onion chopped4-5 Avocados (blended)2 Tbsp blue agave1-2 drops Basil EO

Mix first three, then addremaining ingredients

RECIPESBroccoli-Raisin Salad1 lg. bunch broccoli¼ C. raisins2 gr. Onions, sliced½ C. Sunflower seeds

toasted

Makes 7 cups

Dressing11/2 C. Mayonnaise2 Tbsp. Blue Agave1 drop Lemon EO1 drop Orange EO

Mix broccoli, raisins and onions in large bowl.

Mix dressing ingredients in separate bowl.

Combine with broccoli. Stir in toasted Seeds. Refrigerate 2 hrs

RECIPES

Dill Deviled Eggs

6 Hardboiled Eggs

2 Tbsp celery minced

1 ¼ tsp Dijon mustard

¼ C. mayonnaise

1 Tbsp chive minced

5 drops Dill EO

Pinch of salt

Dash of black pepper

Remove and mash egg yolks

Add all other ingredients and stir until smooth

Spoon into eggsGarnish with half an olive

and piece of chiveMakes 12 servings

RECIPES

Green Salad with Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

RomaineMozzarella cheeseRed pepperCucumberCelery

VinaigretteIn Blender:

½ C. vinegar¼ C. sun-dried

tomatoes½ C. Avocado oil5 Roma tomatoes1 tsp. salt2-3 drops BASIL EO

Eating Good! Enjoy!