Healthy cooking with essential oil

279 Pages·2015·3.77 MB·English

by  Totilo

Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
The Joy of Cooking with Essential Oil
What Is An Essential Oil?
Are Essential Oils Safe to Ingest?
Which Essential Oils Can Be Used in Cooking?
Essential Oils Storage and Safety
Essential Utensils for the Kitchen
Essential Oils Commonly Used in Cooking
Using Essential Oils in the Kitchen
Spices & Herbs & Oils, OH MY!
Appetizers
Stuffed Mushrooms with Parsley and Onion Oil
7 Layer Dip with Onion, Cilantro and Garlic Oil
French bread with Warm Goat Cheese and Rosemary Oil
Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers with Sage Oil
Beverages
Citrus Lemonade with Lemon, Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Ginger Oil
Orange Sangria with Orange Oil
Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie with Cinnamon and Nutmeg Oil
Kiwi and Apple Smoothie with Lime Oil
Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Oil
Chamomile Iced Tea with Lavender and Spearmint Oil
Soups
French Onion Soup with Onion Oil
Tomato Soup with Basil Oil
Chicken Noodle Soup with Thyme and Parsley Oil
Sausage Gumbo with Bay Leaf, Thyme and Parsley Oil
Broccoli Cheese Soup with Tarragon Oil
Spicy Chili with Bay Leaf, Garlic and Oregano Oil
Salads
Chinese Chicken Salad with Cilantro and Ginger Oil
Pear and Walnut Salad with Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vanilla Oil
Potato Salad with Parsley Oil
Chef Salad and Homemade Ranch Dressing with Dill and Parsley Oil
Classic Pasta Salad and Italian Dressing with Thyme, Oregano, Garlic and
Onion Oil
Chicken Salad with Tarragon Oil
Vegetables
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with BLACK Pepper Oil
Glazed Carrots with Orange and Basil Oil
Herb and Goat Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers with Marjoram Oil
Sautéed Mushrooms with Lemon, Thyme and Garlic Oil
Sautéed Green Beans with Cumin and Saffron Oil
Pickled Cucumbers with Celery Seed Oil
Side Dishes
Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Rosemary and Thyme Oil
Herbed Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Dill Oil
Mixed Herb Rice Pilaf with Parsley, Tarragon and Basil Oil
Hearty Stuffing with Thyme and Sage Oil
Twice Baked Potatoes with Thyme, Onion and Garlic Oil
Baked Beans with Onion Oil
Main Dishes
Ham and Cheese Quiche with Nutmeg Oil
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich with Basil Oil
Red Pepper Hummus Chicken Wrap with Basil Oil
Meatloaf with Black Pepper, Thyme and Cumin Oil
Shrimp Scampi and Linguine with Parsley and Lemon Oil
Foil-Cooked Herb Salmon With Lemon, Parsley and Basil Oil
Fajitas with Lime and Cilantro Oil
Pot Roast with Marjoram, Thyme and Oregano Oil
Lasagna with Basil and Fennel Oil
Breads
Apple and Cinnamon Muffins with Cinnamon Oil
Spiced Zucchini Bread with Vanilla and Cinnamon Oil
Herb Dinner Rolls with Thyme and Rosemary Oil
Cinnamon Raisin Rolls with Cinnamon and Vanilla Oil
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint Oil
Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Swirl Loaf with Ginger and Nutmeg Oil
Orange Bundt Cake And Orange Frosting With Orange and Lemon Oil
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies with Peppermint Oil
Pumpkin Pie with Clove, Nutmeg and Ginger Oil
Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Oil
Shortbread Bars And Rhubarb With Cardamom Oil
Rosemary Pound Cake and Fruit Topping with Juniper Berry and Rosemary Oil
White Chocolate Strawberry Cake with Rose Oil
Key Lime Mousse with Lime Oil
Cookies and Candies
Gingerbread Man Cookies with Ginger and Cinnamon Oil
Shortbread Cookies With Lavender and Spearmint Oil
Peppermint Bark with Peppermint Oil
Homemade Hard Candies with Oil of Your Choice
Orange Gummies with Orange Oil
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Kiss Cookies with Vanilla Oil
Dressings and Dips
Homemade Ranch Dressing with Parsley and Dill Oil
Italian Salad Dressing with Oregano, Thyme and Black Pepper Oil
Raspberry Vinaigrette with PepperMint Oil
Asian Dressing with Orange Oil
Pesto with Garlic, Black Pepper and Parsley Oil
French Onion Dip with Tarragon and Rosemary Oil
Marinades
Lemon Herb Marinade with Lemon and Thyme Oil
Herb Marinade With Garlic And Savory Oil
Cilantro Marinade With Lime and Cumin Oil
Jamaican Jerk Marinade with Nutmeg and Thyme Oil
Steak Marinade with Oregano and Black Pepper Oil
Pineapple Marinade with Ginger Oil
Dipping Oil
Hydrosols and Flavored Salts
Using Hydrosols in Cooking
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Classic Seasoning Salt
Taco Seasoning
Old Bay Seasoning
Chili Powder
Lemon or Lime Salts
Cajun Seasoning
Fajita Seasoning
Asian Spice
Poultry Seasoning
Blackened Spice
All Purpose Spice
Herb Seasoning
Italian Spices
Lavender Salt
Tuscan Seasoning Blend
Garden Blend
Curry Blend
Fleur de Sel with Thyme
Holiday Spice
Measurements Chart
Food Additives
Other Books by Rebecca Park Totilo
Contact Information
Healthy Cooking with Essential Oil
Rebecca Park Totilo
Healthy Cooking with Essential Oil Copyright © 2015 by
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Chapter 1
The Joy of Cooking with Essential Oil
Can you imagine opening the doors to a whole new world
of cooking, unleashing new dimensions of sensory
pleasure? Aromatherapy can enhance your culinary
creations in a multitude of ways, using essential oils to
add more than just fragrance or flavor. Food is not merely
fuel; it can be enjoyed as a multi-sensory experience that
brings therapeutic value as well as nourishment.
The virtues of essential oils are well known, but their
benefits extend beyond the treatment room. Cooking with
essential oils can open up a wealth of creative
opportunities in the kitchen. For years we have limited
the use of essential oils to scented candles and massage
oils, in the belief that they are unsafe to consume. But the
tide is turning – more and more people are realizing the
value of using essential oils to enhance our food.
Ancient civilizations recognized this a long time ago,
understanding the power of essential oils to add depth
understanding the power of essential oils to add depth
and flavor to their food. Modern society lost these ancient
cookery traditions as synthetic substitutes became more
popular. Recent generations have missed out on the
amazing sensory experience of cooking with essential
oils, which not only produces delicious creations but also
enhances the entire cooking process from start to finish.
Just one or two drops can transform your kitchen into a
fragrant paradise, filled with mouth-watering aromatic
treats to delight the senses.
The beauty of essential oils is that only a tiny amount is
needed to transform your dish from rather plain to
something truly amazing. Being highly concentrated,
every drop is a little powerhouse of flavor and packed
with natural goodness. From condiments to desserts and
drinks, almost any recipe can be enhanced with the right
oil – experimentation is all part of the fun!
The aroma of food can account for as much as 90% of its
perceived flavor. Essential oils can be used to add
aromatic depth, providing new flavors that can be as
strong or as subtle as desired. Think of it as just another
way of adding seasoning to your food, like herbs and
spices.
But essential oils offer more than just fragrance and
flavor – their therapeutic qualities can actually help to
improve your overall wellbeing, as well as making your
food taste delicious. Unlike other cooking oils, essential
oils are fat-free.
Salad dressings, dips and marinades are good places to
start for beginners. A drop of an herbal essential oil can
replace around one tablespoon of fresh herbs as a general
guideline. You will be amazed at the powerful flavors
that such a tiny amount of essential oil can add to a recipe
– the merest hint is sometimes all it takes to really add the
‘wow factor’ to a dish. Your dinner guests will love the
sensory experience!
You might still feel uneasy about consuming essential
oils – after all, it goes against our instincts to drink
substances that we are led to believe are toxic. But if you
chew gum or use toothpaste it is likely that you have
already consumed essential oils without realizing it, as
they are commonly used in the confectionery industry to
add flavor. And if you’ve enjoyed a glass of Coca-Cola
recently, you might be interested to learn that its secret
recipe contains 16 different essential oils, including
vanilla, cinnamon, orange and lime.
The FDA has published an extensive list of essential oils
that are safe to consume in small doses. While some do
contain toxic components, the miniscule amounts used in
cooking render them to be harmless. Many common