Meats – Rule of thumb – 1 drop of essential oil to 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil brushed on. Strong meats and fish are especially enhanced with oils.
Even though garlic is not usually an “essential oil” it is great as a meat tenderizer You get 2 for 1 – flavor plus tenderizer.
You can make your own garlic oil by soaking 4 garlic cloves in 1 teaspoon of olive oil (Can substitute vegetable oil)
You can also put essential oils in marinades and stuffings – Just remember that a little goes a long way. Some of our favorites essential oils for meats and fish are any of the citrus oils, Italian herb oils, etc.- Let your imagination and taste buds reign supreme.
Beef recipe:
* 1 tsp garlic oil (put the soaked garlic cloves in slits in meat)
* 1 drop Orange EO
* 1 drop Nutmeg EO
* 1 drop Cinnamon leaf EO
Combine the 4 oils above and let set ½ hour. Brush on meat, then roast, grill or braise.
Meat marinade
(Good for 2# of meat)
Add 1 drop each of Thyme, Marjoram, & Clove EO to 2 Tbsp olive oil and brush on meat
Add oiled meat to this marinade – Soak for at least 6 hours
* 1 cup red wine
* 2 cloves crushed garlic
* 1 small diced onion
* 1 drop Orange or Mandarin EO
Add Salt & Pepper to taste
Lamb recipe
* 1 tsp garlic oil (put the soaked garlic cloves in slits in meat)
* 1 drop of Rosemary EO
Combine the 4 oils above and let set ½ hour. Brush on meat, then roast, grill or braise.
Chicken recipe
Make a marinade of: and let soak ½ hour or store until needed.
* 4 Tbsp Honey,
* 1 wine glass of white wine or apple cider
* 2 drops each of Orange & Lemon EO
Use on baked or grilled chicken
Grilled Chicken marinade
* 4 Tbsp honey
* 2 tsp. Mustard
* 2 drops each of Orange & Lemon EO
* (Can also add 1 Tbsp. apricot jam)
Stir into a smooth paste and brush on.
Fish marinade
Add 1 drop each of Fennel & Lime EO to 1 Tbsp olive oil and brush on fish
Add oiled fish to this marinade – Soak for at least 3 hours.
* 1 cup white wine
* 1 crushed clove garlic
* 1 small onion diced
* Salt & Pepper to taste
Vinegars & Salad oils
General rule of thumb for making your own salad oil is 1 drop of EO to teaspoon of vegetable oil.
(Caution – do not use a strong flavored oil)
Any of the citrus oils are great used in oils on salads. Approx. 20- 25 drops per cup of oil.
General rule of thumb for making your own vinegar is 3 drops of EO to 2 Tablespoons of vinegar.
Use any fragrant oil such as palmarosa, geranium or rose for salads. Lemon vinegar is great on fish.
Mix 1 drop of your favorite oil in 1 cube of softened butter to top your potatoes, toast or other dishes.
Add 1 drop of essential oil to 8 oz.of creamed cheese, yogurts, sour cream etc. for your fruit or salad dishes
Steamed vegetables
Try putting 1 drop of an EO of your choice in water. Let your imagination guide you!
Some suggestions are:
Nutmeg, lemon, orange, mace, geranium, lavender, oregano, thyme, basil – and the list goes on.
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