Hello! Thank you for attending our Holiday Cooking Class! Below are some of the recipes and more that I talked about. As well as the Conversion chart and some tips on cooking with Essential Oils. We all know as we make recipes over and over we tweak them to improve them, so look for my Tips and Variations at the bottom of each page!
Hi! I’m Christee! And these are my Fur Kids, Storm and Cyclone.
Whether you’re cooking for 1 or cooking for 30+ we’ve got you covered in this class, we’ve got the classics, we’ve got the new twists and we’ve got All the Vitality Oils to help you along the way! This time of year is my absolute favorite. Over the past few years, I’ve experimented a lot with cooking with essential oils and I wanted to share my knowledge with you. I hope you enjoy the class! Let’s Eat!
Christee’s Tip: Ya’ll … It’s the Holiday Season! We all overindulge and that’s ok! BUT Keep these babies on hand to help soothe those overstuffed tummies! Don’t forget about TummyGize for the littles too, we all know they’re going to attack the sweets! Now … Let’s talk Young Living Vitality Oils and Food!!!!
Christee’s Tip: The Conversion Chart! Remember, these are guides, and not hard rules. If a recipe calls for a Tablespoon of Black Pepper and 8 drops just isn’t enough for you … add more! But remember, start slow, taste and add more one drop at a time to get it Just Right! You’ll quickly love cooking with these Vitality Oils!
Christee’s Tip: I prefer the Extra Sharp Cheddar, but hey that’s me. What oils do think would taste great?? Me?! I’d add Rosemary and Thyme too!
Christee’s Tip: Two favorites for the season! Diffused separately of course. But feel free to add your favorite complimentary oil such as, Orange, Tangerine, Cinnamon, Pine … to name a few. Did you know … If you take an Oil or two and remove the lids and smell them together straight from the bottle, you can see what pairs nicely without having to diffuse them first!? Give it a try and see what you like!
Christee’s Variation: I like to reduce the Oregano to 1 drop and add 2 drops of Rosemary! I also like to baste my Turkey as it cooks. So, I keep some melted butter on the stove, and I like to add in all the same oils, except for the lemon and baste away to my heart’s desire. Why no lemon? I like to use the leftover butter on either my mashed taters or in the gravy I’ll be making from scratch late or on a roll!! Just remember to bring the butter to a slight boil to make sure no raw Turkey Juice is in there before using it on an additional dish.
Christee’s Tip: Sit back and enjoy! Your home is going to smell delicious! Speaking of … wouldn’t those three essential oils smell comfy cozy warm in the diffuser? Yes, I think they would … Go for it!
Christee’s Tip: Filling: Mix the Lemon & Cinnamon oils into the maple syrup, then combine the 1st 6 ingredients. Topping: Mix the Cinnamon oil and butter together, then combine.
Christee’s Tip: You don’t want oils to be concentrated into one cube of Cornbread. So, cook the Onions & Celery in ¼ cup of the butter. In a separate saucepan, melt the other ¼ cup of butter, let cool a bit, but don’t let it solidify, add the essential oils and combine. Then pick up at Step 3!
Christee’s Variation: I like to nix the Milk – and add 1 cup of Sour Cream. I also prefer finely chopped garlic, sautéed in butter vs the powdered garlic. Note: 1 Drop of Black Pepper Vitality will not cut it in my crowd! Remember, add as much as you want, 1 drop at a time, tasting along the way until you get the desired flavor you are looking for!
Christee’s Variation: This also works well with Carrots! Prefer Jade Lemon? You can always substitute Jade Lemon Vitality for Lemon Vitality!
Christee’s Tip: Make this the night before, so it has time to really setup in the fridge. Before adding the oils, make sure it is well cooled. I like to add mine when I no longer see steam coming off the top at all, and after I’ve stirred it a few times to make sure it is cooled off through and through. My preferred oil combo: 4 drops of each – Jade Lemon, Lime & Tangerine. I also have made this using ½ cup white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar and 1 cup of water in replacement of the cranberry juice and maple syrup.
Christee’s Variation: Honest – I have not made this recipe. But, don’t have Einkorn Flour? No worries! Use whatever flour you have on hand. How do I make gravy? The Old Fashioned Way! Give me the Potato Starch water and all the Turkey Drippings! I want those little burnt bits on the bottom of the roasting pan in my gravy. I also chop up the neck, liver and heart for added flavor in there. I also prefer to use Corn Starch mixed into cold water to thicken the gravy – remember to bring it to a boil to activate the thickening magic. I’d also be adding Rosemary Vitality to that lineup, and off course adding more Black Pepper Vitality.
Christee’s Tip: The table is set. The food is ready. Everyone is starting to gather around the table. Take a moment and put some Gratitude in your diffuser. Take turns going around the table and saying what you’re grateful for. 2020 has been a tough year, so lets take the time to focus on what’s good in our lives and love on those around us.
Christee’s Tip: Make This! I mean my mouth is watering over here!
Christee’s Tip: This is delicious to make in a crock pot to keep it toasty warm all day long. Love Lemon or Jade Lemon Vitality? Add it on in there, remember, don’t be afraid to play with recipes to suit your taste!
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Christee’s Warning: You’ll never make brownies straight out of the box again. Feel free to substitute with Einkorn flour if you have it, just using a box? No problem, still kick it up with Peppermint Vitality!
Good To the Last Drop! Another savvy way to cook with oils and get the best BANG for your buck is to infuse All The Things … butter, salt, olive oil, water, pretty much anything your heart desires!
Flavored Butter: Add one drop of essential oil to 1 tsp of softened butter. Flavored Salt: Grab your empty Lemon, Lime, Basil, Rosemary, or Thyme essential oil bottles and fill them up with good quality Himalyan or Celtic Sea Salt; let sit for at least 24 hours. Voila! Oil-infused salt for your dishes! Flavored Sprays: Combine 1 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 10 drops of your desired essential oil, and filtered water in a 2ounce food-safe, glass spray bottle. Shake well before each use and spray on food at the end of cooking. Perfect for pasta! Flavored Kitchen Oils: You get to play around with this one! Grab a 2-ounce food-safe dropper bottle (preferably glass) and fill it with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or your favorite kitchen oil), leaving room for some essential oil flare. Start with just a few drops of your desired essential oil and add more until you’ve reached the preferred level of flavor. Flavored Water: Citrus essential oils are a great option for flavoring your water. They’re cold-pressed from the rind so they aren’t hard on your tooth enamel. Plus they’re filled with antioxidants! Start with one drop in a glass of water (remember oils and plastic don’t do well together) and add more if desired.
When the air turns cooler you start to break out the hoodies, go on hayrides, get cozy by the fire, and whip up all the pumpkin and apple recipes you can find. These tasty recipes will fit right in!
Cinnamon Apple Chips Ingredients
3 apples ¼ cup honey 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality
Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 225⁰ F. 2. Use Thieves Fruit & Veggie Spray to clean the fruit. 3. With a mandolin or knife, thinly slice apples from top to bottom. 4. In a small bowl, combine honey and Cinnamon Bark Vitality. 5. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and place apple slices on top. Drizzle honey mixture over apple slices. 6. Bake for 90 minutes. 7. Remove from oven and place apple slices on cooling rack. For best results, store apple chips in an airtight container and eat within 24 hours. Christee’s Tip: Drizzle with honey or caramel sauce when you’re ready to snack away. Or even dip in yogurt!
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bars Ingredients
1–2 tsp Stevia powder 4 oz. unsweetened applesauce 2 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality 1-2 drops Ginger Vitality 1 drop Clove Vitality 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 4 large egg whites 1 15-oz. can raw pumpkin 2 cups oat flour 2 scoops Pure Protein Complete™ Vanilla Spice protein powder ½ cup chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Grease a 9x13 glass baking dish with nonstick spray or coconut oil. 3. Combine Stevia powder, unsweetened applesauce, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger and Clove Vitality oils, aluminum-free baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, and egg whites in mixing bowl; mix well. 4. Add oat flour, Pure Protein Complete™ Vanilla Spice protein powder and chopped walnuts; mix well. 5. Spread batter into baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. 6. Allow to cool before cutting into 30 equal squares. Christee’s Tip: Don’t be afraid to substitute … don’t like Stevia, use Sugar … Don’t have Oat Flour? Use whatever flour you have!
Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients
2 cups Half & Half 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk ⅔ cup pumpkin puree 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 drops each Cinnamon Bark, Clove, and Nutmeg OR Ginger Vitality
Instructions 1. Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined. 2. Add desired amount to regular black coffee & stir. 3. Store in refrigerator.
Christee’s Diffuser Recipe Tip: Doesn’t that just sound divine!? If a recipe sounds delicious? It probably smells delicious too!! Turn this Pumpkin Spice Latte into a Diffuser Blend!
3 drops Clove 3 drops Cinnamon Bark 2 drops Nutmeg 1 drop Ginger 2 drops Orange
French Toast with Apple Cranberry Sauce Ingredients
1 cup dried cranberries ½ cup juice (ex: grape, apple, orange) 1 cup berry preserves 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped 4 drops Orange Vitality, divided 3 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality, divided 3 eggs ¾ cup milk ½ cup melted butter ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality 1 drop Clove Vitality 1 drop Ginger Vitality 8 large slices of bread or 12 regular slices
Instructions 1. Combine cranberries, juice, preserves, and apples in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. 2. Remove from heat and add 2 drops Orange Vitality and 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality. Stir and set aside. 3. Combine eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, Nutmeg Vitality, Clove Vitality, Ginger Vitality, plus 2 drops each Cinnamon Bark Vitality and Orange Vitality in shallow dish and stir well. 4. Dip bread into egg mixture; allow excess to drip off before setting on griddle. 5. Cook each side about 3-4 minutes each or until golden brown. 6. Spoon apple mixture over top and serve immediately. Christee’s Tip: A perfect Day After Thanksgiving or Christmas Breakfast! Use the leftover Cranberry Sauce you made for dinner and just make the delicious French Toast!
Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Mousse Ingredients
3 large avocados, peeled and pitted 1½ cups raw unsweetened cocoa powder ¾ cup maple syrup ½ cup raw agave 15 oz. can coconut cream, refrigerated overnight ½ tsp vanilla powder 4 drops Cinnamon Bark Vitality (or substitute 8 drops Orange Vitality) 1 pinch finely ground pink Himalayan salt
Instructions 1. Place avocados in food processor and puree until smooth. 2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, agave syrup, vanilla powder, Cinnamon Bark Vitality (or Orange Vitality) and salt. 3. Mix until smooth. 4. In a separate bowl whip coconut cream until fluffy. 5. Gently fold in chocolate mixture to whipped cream until thoroughly combined. 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Christee’s Tip:
Just try it! You may be pleasantly surprised. Or make traditional Chocolate Mousse and add in oils. Homemade Hot Cocoa Ingredients
4 cups unsweetened Cashew milk (or Nut \ Oat milk of choice) 8 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 tsp honey, or more to taste 4 drops Lavender, Peppermint, Orange or Cinnamon Bark Vitality
Instructions 1. Heat milk in saucepan on medium-high heat. 2. Add cocoa, vanilla extract, and honey; whisk until smooth. 3. When warm, remove from heat and stir in essential oil(s) of choice. 4. Serve and enjoy! Christee’s Tip: My Favorites are Cinnamon Bark and \ or Peppermint. Top with crushed Candy Canes, Mini Marshmallows, shaved Dark Chocolate or whipped cream … or give me All the Toppings!
Well, you did it, Chef! You now know how to cook with essential oils. Walk confidently into that kitchen and whip up your first oily recipe. Don’t be afraid to get creative, experiment, and try new things! You’ve got this! Oh, and feel free to invite me over anytime to be your taste-tester! “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ~John Steinbeck Holiday Diffuser Recipes!
Christee’s Reminder: Vanilla is not yet released! Watch for it on November 9th!
Our Next Class: Join Us for our next Zoom Get-Together! We’ll be talking about ANYTHING you want, yes ANYTHING and we will also be bringing some tips for helping to manage our emotions during the Holiday Season! Let’s face it they can be a challenge and I’m sure Ms. 2020 will try and throw some curve balls at us … so Let’s Be Ready!! Contact us for the Zoom Link and password! Psst… here it is! Nov 4, 2020 11:00 AM Nov 11, 2020 11:00 AM Nov 18, 2020 11:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 985 8302 2966 Passcode: OilyEd2020
See you on November 4th!