{"id":6010,"date":"2014-12-15T06:00:55","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.youngliving.com\/?p=6010"},"modified":"2022-07-08T09:32:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T15:32:40","slug":"tried-and-true-tips-for-cooking-with-young-living-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/tried-and-true-tips-for-cooking-with-young-living-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Tried-and-True Tips for Cooking with Young Living Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"

As your essential oil collection increases, so does your know-how. You learn which oils are best to use in the morning. You curate a mental list of diffusion blends that change the mood in your home. And you know which essential oils help you find your Zen when added to bathwater. But did you know that many of our oils can be used in the kitchen?<\/p>\n

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We’ve compiled some of our favorite tips for using essential oils in the kitchen. Add these delicious tips to your repertoire!<\/p>\n

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Breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. \"Essential<\/a><\/strong>Waffles: Add 1\u20134 drops of Orange essential oil<\/a> to wet waffle mix.<\/li>\n
  2. Oatmeal: Add 1 drop of Cinnamon Oil<\/a> and 2 drops of Orange essential oil to a bowl of oatmeal or oat bran, and then sweeten with Blue Agave.<\/li>\n
  3. Lemon with Berries: Add Lemon essential oil to berry protein shakes or to plain yogurt and top with berries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Cream Cheese Spread: Put cream cheese into a bowl and mix in Lemon essential oil to taste.<\/li>\n
    2. Olive Oil: Add various culinary herb essential oils to your olive oil, such as Rosemary<\/a>. Pour over a plate of balsamic vinegar and use foccacia bread for dipping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Tomato Pasta Sauce: Add 2 drops of Basil essential oil<\/a> and 1 drop each of Rosemary and Thyme<\/a> essential oil to tomato sauce base.<\/li>\n
      2. \"Olive<\/a>Potato Salad: Add 1\u20132 drops of Dill essential oil<\/a> to potato salad.<\/li>\n
      3. Rice Pilaf: Add 4 drops of Lemon essential oil to water before adding rice.<\/li>\n
      4. Salad and Fruit Rinse: Use 3 drops of Lemon essential oil in a bowl of water when rinsing lettuce, grapes, berries, and greens.<\/li>\n
      5. Tuna Salad Sandwiches: Add 2 drops of Lemon essential oil per can of tuna and mix with mayonnaise and freshly ground pepper. Spoon onto bread and serve topped with alfalfa sprouts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Beverages <\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. \"Horchata<\/a>Hot Lemon Tea: In 1 cup of hot water, mix in 3 drops of Lemon essential oil and Blue Agave<\/a> to taste.<\/li>\n
        2. Horchata with a Twist: Add 1 drop of Cinnamon Bark essential oil to a tall glass filled with ice and vanilla rice milk.<\/li>\n
        3. Vanilla Protein Shake: Add 2 drops of Lemon or Peppermint<\/a> essential oil to any vanilla protein shake.<\/li>\n
        4. Flavored Water: Add 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil to your gym water bottle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          What other \u00a0secrets do you have for using essential oils in the kitchen? Share your ideas in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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