Tasting Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs

I am bound and determined to cook something irresistible with essential oils.  Not just a recipe from someone else, but my very own recipe.  Here are some of my concoctions:

Invisible Gelatin: 

(I don’t recommend this one, it was okay, but not something I would look forward to eating even though I like the idea of it.  If you can figure out how to do it right, I’d love to know how you did it!)  

2 packages unflavored gelatin

⅓ cup agave nectar

A few drops of lemon, lime, wild orange or grapefruit essential oil (not too much, but enough)

1 tablespoon juice (lemon, orange, lime or grapefruit)

1 cup cold water

1 ½ cups boiling water

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for a few minutes, until it dissolves.  Add boiling water, juice and agave.  Stir until blended.  Add essential oil, stir again and taste.

Salsa: 

(This was good, but was missing something.  I don’t think I added enough salt.  Let me know if you perfect it) 4-8 servings

1 cup chopped sweet onion

2 cups chopped fresh ripe tomato

Dash of garlic powder or clove of fresh crushed garlic

1 jalapeno, grated or chopped fine

½ - 1 fresh banana pepper (pickled may work)

1-2 drops lime essential oil

1-2 drops cilantro oil

Salt to taste

Mix together.  Adjust amount of oil, peppers and salt to your taste.

Candy Cane “Tea”: 

(This is especially good when you don’t feel well**) 1 serving

1 teaspoon honey

1 cup hot (or boiling) water

1 drop peppermint essential oil

Put honey and water in a cup and stir until honey is incorporated.  Add oil.  If this is too strong, add a bit more water.  (It feels great to breathe the steam into sore or clogged lungs before drinking.  It also makes my face feel good.**)

Rosemary Olive Butter: 

(This is really good on bread, a little goes a long way.  I want to try it on chicken next, I’ll let you know how it goes):  8 servings

4 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil

4 tablespoons lightly salted butter

1 drop of rosemary essential oil

Cream together and enjoy!

Tart Sweet Fruit Dip:

(You can adjust the sweetness by adjusting the amount of agave.  A smaller amount of honey may be substituted)

1 cup fat free plain greek yogurt

2 tablespoons agave nectar

2 drops lime oil

Mix together and serve with sliced fresh fruit, or try as a dressing for fruit salad.

I hope you enjoy playing with your food, whether it is with my recipes, your own, or some of the delicious looking ones that I found on a website called “Cooking Essentially”.  You can also find holiday inspired recipes in doTERRA’s holiday brochure.

Shalom,

Aimee