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Tasty Thursday: Oregano

Yes, normally this would be “Thirsty Thursday” but I don’t think anyone in their right mind would enjoy drinking oregano oil. So because oregano is so much fun to cook with, I have decided to double up on cooking recipes this week! So be prepared for some more really great recipes.

This is one of my favourite recipes!

Oregano Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Greek oil salad dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 drops doTERRA oregano essential oil (to taste)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, and oregano oil.
  3. Spoon mixture over chicken.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked and no longer pink.
  5. Serve over rice.
  6. Enjoy!

Next up is a crockpot recipe! I love crockpot recipes because they are so easy to make!

BBQ Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, browned and drained
  • 1 cup of your favourite BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
  • 2 cans baked beans, drained
  • 2 cans pork and beans, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 toothpick swirl doTERRA black pepper essential oil
  • 1 toothpick swirl doTERRA oregano oil

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients together in crockpot.
  2. Simmer on low for 8 hours.
  3. Enjoy!

Hope you guys enjoy these recipes!

Until tomorrow,

Kelsea

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Blends of the Week: Oregano

Since diffusing oregano oil is not usually recommended to be diffused due to its high phenol content, we are shaking things up a bit. Instead of diffuser blends, we have some rollerball blends this week!

Oregano when combined with other oils has very powerful healing properties for a wide arrangement of aliments.

Cracked Heels Roller Blend

  • 5 drops doTERRA oregano oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • 1 glass roller bottle
  • doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Put the drops of oil into the roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with coconut oil. Shake well to mix. Roll onto heels and let absorb to help mend cracked heels.

Warts be Gone Roller Blend

  • 10 drops doTERRA oregano oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA lemongrass oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 1 glass roller bottle
  • doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Put the drops of oil into the roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with coconut oil. Shake well to mix. Roll directly onto the wart for at least 7 days until it is gone. Continue to apply mixture for 1 more day after the wart is gone.

Immune System Support

  • 5 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA oregano oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA lemon oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA OnGuard oil
  • 1 roller bottle
  • doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Put the drops of oil into the roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with coconut oil. Shake well to mix. Roll onto the bottoms of feet daily.

Until tomorrow!

Kelsea

 

 

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Tasty Tuesday: Oregano

Tasty Tuesday is back ladies and gents! And this week we have some recipes you and your family are going to love! So get those digestive enzymes and ZenGest oil ready, because we are going to feast today!

Before we get started I just wanted to share with you this guideline that I follow which is from the Essential Living book. This is how I tend to monitor how much essential oils to mix in replacement of herbs. Keeping in mind that replacing oil for herb will not only increase the flavour of the recipe but also the health benefit! Win, win!

1/2 teaspoon dried herb = 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh herb = 2-3 toothpick swirls of essential oil.

1 teaspoon dried herb = 1 tablespoon fresh herb = 1 drop essential oil

Lets start today with something easy, a basic pasta sauce that we will spice up!

Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 large can tomato sauce
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 4 ounces Italian sausage
  • 4-6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA basil essential oil
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA oregano essential oil
  • 1 drop doTERRA black pepper essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Cook onions until soft with minced garlic.
  2. Add sausage, cook until brown.
  3. Add mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and tomato sauce and stir in to mixture.
  5. Season with essential oils, you can add more to your taste preferences.
  6. Serve over fresh spaghetti.
  7. Enjoy!

Next up a really yummy minestrone soup, that is also super easy to make, because I am honestly a fan of super easy recipes (I mean who isn’t).

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound chicken sausage
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 28 oz can of tomatos, pureed
  • 2 cans tomato sauce (8oz)
  • 6 teaspoons beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA basil essential oil
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA oregano essential oil
  • 1 toothpick dip doTERRA black pepper essential oil
  • 1 cup sea shell pasta

Instructions:

  1. Brown sausage, empty grease and add to large pot with all other ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce to simmer until vegetables are cooked.
  4. Continue cooking an additional 25-30 minutes or until pasta is done.
  5. Enjoy!

I have a few more great recipes to share, but I am going to save them until later this week.

So until tomorrow,

Kelsea

 

 

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SpOIL Yourself Saturday: Tea Tree

Tea Tree is an oil that you either love the smell of or hate it I find. You have probably already figured out by this point in the week if you love it or not. But I tend to find that men really like the smell of tea tree, so this week guys, we have some recipes specifically for you! Now ladies don’t stop reading, because I still have some recipes that you will enjoy including a diaper rash cream and an eczema cream!

Okay so guys you are up first! I have a shaving cream recipe and an earthy smelling aftershave that you are sure to love with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties!

Shaving Cream

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup shea butter
  • 2/3 cup cocoa butter
  • 1/4 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil

Instructions:

  1. Place shea and cocoa butter in a double boiler to melt.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Mix in doTERRA fractionated coconut oil and essential oils.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Let cool slightly.
  6. Whip with a hand mixer to get a nice fluffy texture.
  7. Use as normal shaving cream.

Earthy Smelling Aftershave

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup witch hazel
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 10 drops doTERRA sandalwood oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA peppermint oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA rosemary oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • Glass bottle

Instructions:

  1. Place all ingredients together in glass bottle.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Pat onto skin after shaving.

Next up we have one that is good for the babies! But I won’t lie this works really well in the summer for any chafing!

Diaper Rash Relief Spray

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup doTERRA fractionated coconut oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 15 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • Glass spray bottle

Instructions:

  1. In small glass spray bottle, mix all ingredients together.
  2. Spray directly onto rash area.
  3. Reapply as needed.

Finally we have a recipe that I am sure everyone can use. You can make this as either a spray or a roller bottle, whatever you prefer! Personally I like the roller bottle because I find it easier to transport.

Dermatitis and Eczema Spray or Roller Bottle

Ingredients:

  • 10 drops doTERRA frankincense oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA lavender oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA tea tree oil
  • 10 drops doTERRA helichrysum oil
  • 3 drops doTERRA lemongrass oil
  • 4 drops doTERRA juniper berry oil
  • 5 drops doTERRA geranium oil
  • 50 drops doTERRA fractionated coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Add ingredients to spray or roller bottle.
  2. Shake well to mix.
  3. Apply as needed.

What did you think of todays post? Be sure to let me know in the comments!

Kelsea