Delight Your Taste buds by Cooking with Essential Oils!
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Cooking with essential oils adds amazing flavor to your food and in addition, can offer internal benefits that most people are not aware of. Essential oils can provide your body with antioxidant support, digestive support, internal cleansing, and much more. I know you are excited but before you begin cooking with essential oils, it is “ESSENTIAL” to make sure that you are using only high-quality oils that are thoroughly tested to ensure they are contaminant free and safe for consumption. Essential oils are highly concentrated.
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For example:
• 256 pounds of peppermint leaf to make one pound of peppermint essential oil
• 150 pounds of lavender flowers to make one pound of lavender essential oil
• 1000 pounds of roses make 1 pound of rose essential oil
Many essential oils on the market today, typically sold in grocery and department stores claim that they are 100% pure YET are predominantly synthetic fillers. Synthetic Filler = BAD! Unregulated by the FDA, many oil makers add just a few drops of 100% pure oil to a bottle and fill the remainder with a chemical synthetic filler. These oils that you see in the stores are labeled “for external use only” for a reason. Do not use these! Again, the essential oils you will want to use for cooking must be 100% oil from the essential part of the plant that growers extract and harvest it from. It is also important is that the oils have been harvested from parts of the world that the plant and/or tree is indigenous to as the soil and climate are extremely important for its purity. For example, English Lavender would not have the same exact properties if it were to grow and harvested in Iowa. It may grow there but it wouldn’t quite be the same. When using and cooking with 100% pure essential oils, you are using safe natural ingredients that already exist in our diets. Another benefit is that you only a very small amount of essential oil to add powerful flavor to your recipes. This is one of those times that more is better- its not. It can be overpowering!
Cooking with essential oils is also convenient. How many times in the midst of preparing a dish or baking a dessert have you realized you are out of a certain fruit, spice or dried herb? Essential oils can be used without sacrificing the flavor and adding to it! Personally, I enjoy citrus oils, lemon, lime or grapefruit in my water. Honestly, it’s much easier to carry a bottle of essential oil in my bag than a few lemons or a large grapefruit. One drop of oil in a 4 oz glass of water is all it takes. When adding citrus oils in your water it is critical that you use a glass container. Citrus oils are known for their detoxifying properties so if you’re using a plastic container the plastic will be drawn into the water. You don’t want to drink plastic! Think about this…if the citrus oils can draw out the plastic from container imagine all the toxins it can draw out of your body! Just saying!
It is easy to incorporate Essential Oils into your salad dressings, marinades, flavored olive oils, soups and stews, and dips. Essential oils are extremely potent and one drop goes a long way! I find the best way to add them is to dip a toothpick into the oil then swirl it into your recipe. You can simply add more to taste and desire. If your recipe requires cooking and heating for an extended amount of time like boiling, steaming, slow cooking, simmering and baking, it’s recommended to add an extra drop or two. The oil will evaporate during the cooking process but they are still quite potent. Additionally, it’s also worth noting that some oils are stronger than others. Cinnamon, clove, cumin, oregano and thyme are naturally very bold, so I’d err on the side of fewer drops than too many.
When adding essential it is recommended to cook or bake in ceramic, glass or stainless steel. Again, you want to avoid plastic.
It is Vital to note that not all oils should be consumed internally due to their chemical makeup. Some of these oils include Eucalyptus, Cypress, Arborvitae, Cedarwood, Douglas Fir, White Fir, and Wintergreen. And some should be avoided if you are pregnant and others around babies. For additional information click here: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety
Adding essential oils is a natural way to incorporate the beneficial scents, flavors and healing properties of the plants that grow around the world.
Here’s a simple dessert recipe that I know will soon become one of your go-to desserts whether you’re hosting a dinner party or back yard BBQ. Check out this DELICIOUS recipe for Baked Pears! For more tasty recipes please email me at Allison@EssentialOilAllison.com.
Baked Pears with Cinnamon E.O.
Makes: 4 halves
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What You’ll Need
2 large ripe pears
¼ cup crushed pecans
2 tablespoons of honey or Maple Syrup
3 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
or 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
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How to Do It:
Gather all ingredients
Preheat oven to 350°F
Cut pears in half, horizontally
Scoop out core
Place on baking sheet
Combine walnuts, honey, and Cinnamon Essential Oil in a bowl
Stuff each pear half with mixture
Top with honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Bake 30 minutes
Cool slightly before serving
• 256 pounds of peppermint leaf to make one pound of peppermint essential oil
• 150 pounds of lavender flowers to make one pound of lavender essential oil
• 1000 pounds of roses make 1 pound of rose essential oil
Many essential oils on the market today, typically sold in grocery and department stores claim that they are 100% pure YET are predominantly synthetic fillers. Synthetic Filler = BAD! Unregulated by the FDA, many oil makers add just a few drops of 100% pure oil to a bottle and fill the remainder with a chemical synthetic filler. These oils that you see in the stores are labeled “for external use only” for a reason. Do not use these! Again, the essential oils you will want to use for cooking must be 100% oil from the essential part of the plant that growers extract and harvest it from. It is also important is that the oils have been harvested from parts of the world that the plant and/or tree is indigenous to as the soil and climate are extremely important for its purity. For example, English Lavender would not have the same exact properties if it were to grow and harvested in Iowa. It may grow there but it wouldn’t quite be the same. When using and cooking with 100% pure essential oils, you are using safe natural ingredients that already exist in our diets. Another benefit is that you only a very small amount of essential oil to add powerful flavor to your recipes. This is one of those times that more is better- its not. It can be overpowering!
Cooking with essential oils is also convenient. How many times in the midst of preparing a dish or baking a dessert have you realized you are out of a certain fruit, spice or dried herb? Essential oils can be used without sacrificing the flavor and adding to it! Personally, I enjoy citrus oils, lemon, lime or grapefruit in my water. Honestly, it’s much easier to carry a bottle of essential oil in my bag than a few lemons or a large grapefruit. One drop of oil in a 4 oz glass of water is all it takes. When adding citrus oils in your water it is critical that you use a glass container. Citrus oils are known for their detoxifying properties so if you’re using a plastic container the plastic will be drawn into the water. You don’t want to drink plastic! Think about this…if the citrus oils can draw out the plastic from container imagine all the toxins it can draw out of your body! Just saying!
It is easy to incorporate Essential Oils into your salad dressings, marinades, flavored olive oils, soups and stews, and dips. Essential oils are extremely potent and one drop goes a long way! I find the best way to add them is to dip a toothpick into the oil then swirl it into your recipe. You can simply add more to taste and desire. If your recipe requires cooking and heating for an extended amount of time like boiling, steaming, slow cooking, simmering and baking, it’s recommended to add an extra drop or two. The oil will evaporate during the cooking process but they are still quite potent. Additionally, it’s also worth noting that some oils are stronger than others. Cinnamon, clove, cumin, oregano and thyme are naturally very bold, so I’d err on the side of fewer drops than too many.
When adding essential it is recommended to cook or bake in ceramic, glass or stainless steel. Again, you want to avoid plastic.
It is Vital to note that not all oils should be consumed internally due to their chemical makeup. Some of these oils include Eucalyptus, Cypress, Arborvitae, Cedarwood, Douglas Fir, White Fir, and Wintergreen. And some should be avoided if you are pregnant and others around babies. For additional information click here: https://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety
Adding essential oils is a natural way to incorporate the beneficial scents, flavors and healing properties of the plants that grow around the world.
Here’s a simple dessert recipe that I know will soon become one of your go-to desserts whether you’re hosting a dinner party or back yard BBQ. Check out this DELICIOUS recipe for Baked Pears! For more tasty recipes please email me at Allison@EssentialOilAllison.com.
Baked Pears with Cinnamon E.O.
Makes: 4 halves
________________________________________
What You’ll Need
2 large ripe pears
¼ cup crushed pecans
2 tablespoons of honey or Maple Syrup
3 drops Cinnamon Essential Oil
or 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
________________________________________
How to Do It:
Gather all ingredients
Preheat oven to 350°F
Cut pears in half, horizontally
Scoop out core
Place on baking sheet
Combine walnuts, honey, and Cinnamon Essential Oil in a bowl
Stuff each pear half with mixture
Top with honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Bake 30 minutes
Cool slightly before serving