One of the greatest benefits of essential oils is their wide variety of uses. With so many different
oils that each hold unique benefits and advantages, you can incorporate essential oils into nearly
every area of your daily routine and lifestyle. Essential oils can help with things like relaxation
and sleep, beautifying the skin and hair, creating a soothing massage, repelling insects naturally,
cleansing surfaces around the home—and so on. Because cooking, eating, and drinking are such a
natural part of our everyday lives, it is no surprise that essential oils are also useful in the kitchen.
Why Essential Oils in the Kitchen?
* They add Flavor
* Internal Benefits
* Safe Natural Ingredients
* Convenience
Make sure you are using doTERRA essential oils only for cooking. Read labels and make sure you can consume internally.
Convert, Dilute, Delay
One
of the many reasons why people incorporate essential oils into their recipes is
because of the simplicity of adding 1-2 drops of a specific oil versus spending
time chopping and slicing. But it is also extremely important to use essential
oils the right way so that you can experience the health benefits while also
avoiding overpowering your meals with flavors that are too intense.
Remember
these THREE words and you will be all set!
CONVERT
- Remember that the essential oil is a concentrated portion of its original
source. A good rule of thumb is to use one drop of oil to replace a teaspoon of
a specific ingredient in your recipe.
DILUTE
- Another thing to remember when cooking with essential oils is that they
should still be diluted into a lipid first. This not only keeps us safe, but it
helps to ensure the oil (and flavor) gets dispersed throughout the whole dish.
For savory recipes, dilute into a bit of olive or coconut oil. Stir, then add
to the recipe. For sweet recipes, honey or syrup works well.
DELAY
- For hot recipes, wait until the end of the process before adding the
essential oil. These are called “volatile oils” for a reason – they are
relatively fragile and will dissipate quickly in high heat!
For more cooking tips, download the Cooking with essential oils ebook here. Also on side bar of this blog.
My Top Ten Essential Oils for Cooking
Here
are my top ten cooking oils:
1
- Lavender: Since this oil is considered one of the most gentle to use, I
recommend including lavender if your desired flavor is delicate and floral.
2
- Peppermint: This is one of the most popular oils to cook with because of its
cool and refreshing flavor. Peppermint is linked to increased level of energy
so if you add a drop to your next brownie batch you might have an extra pep in
your step.
3
- All Citrus Oils: Whether you use Lime, Lemon, Grapefruit, or even Tangerine
oil, you will enjoy these oils in a variety of recipes (especially smoothies).
4
- Bergamot: Although this oil has a citrusy flavor, I want to highlight it
separately. Try bergamot in scone recipes and treats to take advantage of its
excellent pairing with mild flavors.
5
- Cinnamon Bark: Cinnamon essential oil works very well in sweet dishes to
replace powdered cinnamon bark. Think cinnamon French toast, or an extra
cinnamon boost in cinnamon rolls. But it is EXTREMELY important to dilute
properly to protect sensitive membranes, and to only use a drop or two for a
recipe.
6
- Cardamom: Use cardamom and cinnamon bark as part of a chai flavor blend or in
any spice-flavored dessert or treat. You can also use this oil if your desire
is to add a warm flavor touch to meat dishes and main courses.
7
- Ginger: Add ginger to sweet treats like ginger snaps, gingerbread, and spiced
drinks. You can also try it in sauces for savory dishes like stir fries and
marinades.
8
- Thyme: As a savory flavor, add thyme to main course dishes, especially when
meat is involved. The herbaceous flavor blends well into soups, stews, and
baked goods as well.
9
- Fennel: I am going to warn you that this oil should NOT be used daily or in
excess so it really should NOT be for the beginner cook, but once you feel
ready to add a drop of this oil to your dish you can get really creative. Some
ideas include savory marinades, soups, sausages, and various ethnic recipes.
10
- Cilantro: Use cilantro essential oil where you would use cilantro such as in
salsas, dips, and savory cuisine.
Feel
free to share any oils you have experienced with in the past!
Up
next - some of my FAVORITE recipes from the dōTERRA® blog: Recipes here
Recipes
I am posting my top three favorites and links for the rest of the recipes from the class. I thought it would be helpful to have them all in one place and easy to reference.
Cumin Rainbow Salsa
Don’t
let this dish fool you - it’s beauty not only lies in it’s colors but also it’s
taste and health benefits as well! Everyone loves this recipe it is so easy and good.
What you need
•3 roma
tomatoes, diced
•1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
•1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
•1 orange bell pepper, cored and
diced
•1 yellow bell pepper, cored and
diced
•1 can black beans, drained and
rinsed
•2 fresh corn cobs, cut corn off of
cob
•1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
•2/3 cup chopped red onion
•2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime
juice
•½ teaspoon garlic powder
•1 drop of Cumin essential oil
•2 teaspoons salt
•tortilla chips
What to do
•Combine the tomatoes, jalapeno,
bell peppers, black beans, corn, cilantro, and red onion in a large bowl.
•In a separate bowl whisk together
lime juice, garlic powder, Cumin essential oil, and salt until combined. Pour
the juice over the salsa and toss until well combined.
•Serve immediately, or cover and
refrigerate.
Dark Chocolate Ginger Waffle
A
recipe is truly worth sharing when it pleases not only the adults, but the kids
as well!
What you need
•1
cups cake flour
•1
cup whole wheat pastry flour
•1
cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
•3/4
cup light brown sugar
•2
teaspoons baking powder
•1
teaspoon baking soda
•1
teaspoon coarse salt
•3
large eggs, separated
•2
cups buttermilk
•½
cup coconut oil, liquid form
•1
teaspoon vanilla extract
•1
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
•1
medium zucchini, shredded (smallest shredder size possible)
•2
drops Ginger essential oil
real maple syrup, for topping
What to do
1.Preheat
oven to 250°F and place a wire rack over a baking sheet, set aside.
2.In a
large bowl, combine the flours, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda
and salt.
3.Whisk
until evenly combined.
4.Make
a well in the center of the bowl and pour in the egg yolks, buttermilk, coconut
oil, almond extract, vanilla extract, and Ginger essential oil. Mix until just
combined and lump-free.
5.In a
separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Make sure the bowl
and beaters are super clean so that the egg whites fluff up properly. Add the
beaten egg whites to the batter, a little at a time, and fold them in gently
until evenly combined.
6.Shred
zucchini and fold into batter.
7.Heat
waffle iron and lightly grease with cooking spray. Add about ¼ cup of batter to
the center of the hot waffle iron. Close lid and cook according to your waffle
iron’s instructions.
8.Stamp
out desired Halloween shapes. Transfer to prepared wire rack baking sheet. Keep
waffles warm in the preheated oven while you continue to cook the rest. Serve
with the Greek Yogurt Ginger-Almond Whipped Cream (link below) and real maple
syrup. Enjoy!
Lazy Avocado Sushi
Lazy
Avocado Sushi can be eaten as an exotic and easy after-school snack or a quick
and elegant lunch. We love this recipe and
What you need
•1
avocado
•1
cup brown rice, cooked
•4
tablespoons soy sauce
•1-
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
•1
toothpick of Ginger essential oil
• Sesame
seeds
•Essential
oil variations:
•-Lemongrass
•-Lime
•-Wild
Orange
•Topping
Variations:
•High
quality raw salmon, tuna, or yellowtail
•Cooked
shrimp
•Fresh
pineapple, diced
•Fresh
mango, diced
•Coconut
shavings
•Lemon,
sliced thinly
•Lime,
sliced thinly
•Fish
sauce
•Peanuts
What to do
Cut
avocado in half.
1.In a
small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and rice vinegar. Dip a toothpick into the
orifice of the Ginger essential oil.
2.Dip
toothpick into sauce mixture and swirl to combine.
3.Mix
rice with sauce. Top avocado with rice. Drizzle more sauce on top if desired,
and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4.Scoop
out with a spoon and enjoy your lazy sushi bite by bite!
Here are the rest of the recipes from the Essential Cooking class
Click on photo or link for full recipe
Ginger Shrimp & Mango Skewers with Paleo Crema
Rosemary Zucchini Fettuccine
Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Carrot and Ginger Rice with Mint
Cumin Pan Seared Talipia
Moroccan Beef Tagine
Italian Summer Skewers
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts & Asparagus
That concludes all the recipes from the Essential Cooking Class. Please let me know if you have any questions. Remember the Cooking and Baking Tab above for tips and tricks. Remember to download the ebook and if you are looking for Thanksgiving recipes, check out this blog post.
Enjoy cooking with essential oils.
Credit goes to Synduit and doTERRA for recipes, photos, and information on cooking.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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