Artichoke spinach pizza

 

Mmm... This artichoke spinach pizza recipe with Rosemary oil and Lemon oil sounds delicious!

Ingredients 

For the pizza: 

Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) 
2 teaspoons olive oil  
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning 
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 
2 ounces chopped fresh spinach 
1½ chopped leeks 
⅓ cup white beans 
14.5-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts 
Sliced fresh mozzarella 
Salt and pepper to taste 

For the sauce:  

1 teaspoon lemon juice 
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 
2 drops Rosemary essential oil 
2 drops Lemon essential oil 
1 clove garlic 
⅓ cup cream cheese 
½ cup white beans (cannellini work great) 
Salt and pepper to taste 
Milk to thin sauce, if desired 

Instructions 

1. Preheat your oven to 550 °F. (If your oven doesn’t go that high, 500 °F is okay.) Place a pizza stone on the oven’s upper middle rack of the oven. 
2. Prepare the pizza crust according to your recipe’s instructions.  
3. Prepare the sauce by adding all of the sauce ingredients into a small food processor. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.  
4. Sauté the cleaned, chopped leeks in a cast iron or sauté skillet for 3–5 minutes, or until tender. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until wilted.  
5. Roll out the pizza crust on a sheet of parchment paper. Spread the creamy white bean sauce on top of the dough.  
6. Top the pizza with the sautéed leek and spinach mixture. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, white beans, and quartered artichoke hearts. Top with a few slices of mozzarella cheese.  
7. Remove the pizza from the parchment paper and place on the pizza stone. Bake for 5–10 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.  

 

Brightening grapefruit facial scrub

 When your skin feels dull and you want to get your glow back, Grapefruit oil can help. This DIY brightening Grapefruit facial scrub includes ingredients like avocado oil and Lavender oil, which are soft on the skin. Plus, you can scrub away dead skin by including sugar. 

While Grapefruit oil is known for helping improve the appearance of blemishes, Lavender oil is useful for soothing the skin. With these two powerhouse oils, you can say goodbye to lackluster skin and say hello to a glowing complexion.  

Learn how to make this DIY from the comfort of home by following the instructions below!

Ingredients 

½ cup sugar (the finer the grit, the better) 
5–7 drops Grapefruit essential oil 
5 drops Lavender essential oil 
3 tablespoons avocado oil  
 

Instructions 

1. Mix all the ingredients into a bowl.  
2. To clean skin, apply a half dollar–size amount of scrub to your face. Use light pressure to spread the scrub in circular motions. Be careful to avoid the delicate area around the eyes.   
3. When the scrub has been applied to your face and lips, rinse with warm water and dry gently with a clean towel.  
4. Follow up with a hydrating serum and/or moisturizer. (You might consider the Verage Immortelle Hydrating Serum or Verage Moisturizer). This scrub can be preserved in the refrigerator for up to a week.   

Note: This recipe makes enough for about five facial scrubs or can be used as an all-over body scrub.  

Immune support blend

If the kids go out trick-or-treating this year, apply this blend on the back of their necks to keep them resilient throughout the night’s activities. This blend offers the perfect support for immune systems, especially when the weather is turning cold.

 

Ingredients

2 drops Arborvitae oil

2 drops doTERRA On Guard

2 drops Frankincense oil

Fractionated Coconut Oil

 

Instructions

1. Add essential oils to a 10 mL roller bottle and top with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
2. Use as needed on bottom of feet or back of neck.

 

Fresh garden chowder

 

This recipe is perfect for any time of the year, but especially this time of year when fresh produce is in season. This recipe features Basil oil, which adds a fresh herbal flavor to food. If you have a garden, make sure to add your fresh vegetables to this delicious garden chowder.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 toothpick Basil oil
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 drop Lemon oil
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 can evaporated milk
1 can corn
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a five-quart pan, sauté zucchini, onion, and parsley in butter until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
3. Gradually add in water, whisking to keep mixture smooth. Add the bouillon cubes. Heat until bouillon cubes are dissolved.
4. To prevent milk from curdling, pour canned milk into a small bowl and whisk in some hot liquid from the soup until milk is warm, then whisk the mixture slowly into the pan. Add the corn.
5. Bring to a gentle boil and then simmer for five minutes or until corn is tender. Add tomatoes, Basil oil, and Lemon oil. Heat until hot throughout.
6. Before serving, add in Parmesan and cheddar cheese. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and eat immediately.

Tip: This chowder tastes great in a sourdough bread bowl.

 

Stove top cleaner

Ingredients:

¼ cup baking soda
¼ cup table salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
4–5 drops of Purify Cleansing Blend

Directions:  

1. Stir all ingredients together until they form a paste and spread it over the stove top and burners.
2. Leave it on for 15 minutes or longer for hard-to-remove stains.
3. Using a sponge, scrub the mixture into the grime.
4. Remove excess cleaner and wipe surface clean.

French Cucumber Salad

This French Cucumber Salad with Marjoram essential oil is healthy, refreshing, and bursting with wholesome, delicious flavors.  

Ingredients
1 avocado, diced
1 tomato, diced
½ red onion, sliced
½ cucumber, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 toothpick Marjoram oil 

Instructions

1. Combine avocado, tomato, red onion, and cucumber in bowl. Set aside.
2. Pour olive oil into small bowl and mix in toothpick dipped in Marjoram essential oil.
3. Combine olive oil mixture and vegetables.
4. Add lemon juice and stir.
5. Top off with salt and serve immediately.

Essential oil dishwasher detergent

This essential oil dishwasher detergent combines the refreshing aroma and powerful cleansing properties of Lemon oil. For clean dishes that smell lovely, try this dishwasher detergent—it only take you a few minutes to make!

Ingredients
1 cup super washing soda
1 cup baking soda
1 cup kosher salt
½ cup citric acid
1 glass mason jar (32 oz)
30 drops of Lemon oil

Instructions

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Add essential oil drops and mix well. Make sure there are no clumps.
3. Pour into a 32 oz glass jar for storage.
4. When you are ready to use, place 1 tablespoon of mixture in the soap dispenser on your dishwashing machine. 

Peppermint almond chocolate

For those times when you want a sweet and simple treat but you don’t want to spend hours baking, these Snacking Chocolates with Peppermint essential oil are just the ticket. They are the perfect little snack, only require four ingredients, and can be made in a hurry. Plus, the dark chocolate, almonds, and coconut oil make this a healthy alternative to most processed candies and junk foods. Happy snacking!

Ingredients
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
½ cup almonds
Peppermint essential oil

Instructions

1. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and melt together until smooth.
2. Add in essential oil drops and mix together. Note: One drop or less should be enough. 
3. Pour melted chocolate onto wax paper on a cookie sheet and spread chocolate around with a spoon, making an even layer.
4. Crush almonds and sprinkle over chocolate layer. 
5. Place in the fridge and allow to chill.
6. Break into pieces for snacking. Enjoy!

Strawberry almond salad

Ingredients

Strawberry Almond Salad:

10 ounces baby spinach

1 pound strawberries, cut in thick slices

½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

½ cup fat free feta cheese

Raspberry Vinaigrette:

2–4 drops Lime oil

1 pint fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon honey

2 tablespoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. In small bowl, mash raspberries. 
2. Add remaining vinaigrette ingredients and mix using wire whisk until combined.
3. Chill vinaigrette for 30 minutes.
4. Toss salad ingredients with raspberry vinaigrette. 

Tip: Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for up to two weeks.

DIY: Wood polish

Bring the shine back to your favorite tables, chairs, floors, and other wood elements with this simple recipe for homemade wood polish with doTERRA essential oils.

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup vinegar

10 drops doTERRA essential oils

Recommended oils: Wild Orange, Arborvitae, or Lemon.

Instructions:

1. Add olive oil and vinegar to glass spray bottle.
2. Add 10 drops of essential oil.
3. Shake well before each use.
4. Apply to microfiber cloth and wipe wood surfaces clean. Repeat every two to three months or as often as needed.
   

Granola Bars recipe

 

Ingredients

2 ½ cups quick oats
½ cup Rice Crispies
½ cup of mini semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ cup coconut
⅛ cup flax seed
⅛ cup sesame seed
⅛ cup chia seed
⅓ cup coconut oil
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 drops Tangerine oil
 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together. Set aside.
3. Mix all wet ingredients together. Melt in a sauce pan over medium heat.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix uniformly.
5. Allow wet ingredients to absorb into dry ingredients.
   
   Tip: If mixture is too dry, add more coconut oil or honey; if too wet, add more oatmeal.
   
6. Line cake pan with parchment paper. Pour in mixture and pat down.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly brown.

Italian chicken soup recipe

The fresh vegetables, chicken and creamy sauce are brought to life in this soup with a few drops of Oregano oil. This soup is tasty and satisfying.

Ingredients
3 tablespoons flaked oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken breast
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
6 cups water
4 stalks celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 package pasta
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 pint whipping cream
2 drops Oregano oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place olive oil and flaked oregano in small skillet and saute over medium heat for approximately one minute. Set aside.
2. Place chicken, one tablespoon of chicken bouillon, and one cup of water in pressure cooker. Cook for 20 minutes on high. Once chicken has finished cooking, shred or dice chicken.
3. Place celery and green pepper in small skillet and saute over medium heat for approximately one minute.
4. Place chicken, celery, and green pepper mixture back into pressure cooker. Add pasta.
5. Mix one tablespoon of powdered chicken bouillon with five cups of water and pour over noodles until covered.
6. Add salt and black pepper. Cook in pressure cooker on low pressure for two minutes.
7. When complete, add whipping cream, tomatoes, the sauteed oregano, and Oregano oil. Mix thoroughly and let heat for one minute before serving.

DIY: Deep Hair Conditioner

Dry, damaged hair? Millions of people can relate. Buying deep hair conditioning products or getting a conditioning treatment at a spa can be expensive, and most treatments contain unnatural ingredients. This homemade deep hair conditioner is easy to make and will leave your hair soft and smooth.

 

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 drops doTERRA essential oils

 

A few great essential oils for your hair include: Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Geranium, and Clary Sage. You can use one or all five of the essential oils in your deep conditioner.

 

Instructions

1. Put coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils in mixing bowl.
2. Mix on medium/high speed for five minutes or until ingredients are whipped to a thick and creamy consistency.
3. Once whipped, apply to clean, dry hair.
4. Comb through with wide tooth comb to evenly distribute.
5. Let sit 15–20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and style as desired.
6. Repeat once a week or as often as desired.

Lazy avocado sushi

This non-conventional sushi recipe hits all the requirements: easy, healthy, filling, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and low glycemic index, while also containing carbs, protein, fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. Lazy Avocado Sushi can be eaten as an exotic and easy after-school snack or a quick and elegant lunch.

Ingredients

1 avocado

1 cup brown rice, cooked

4 tablespoons soy sauce

1- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar

1 toothpick of Ginger oil

Sesame seeds

 

Topping Variations

High quality raw salmon, tuna, or yellowtail

Cooked shrimp

Fresh pineapple, diced

Fresh mango, diced

Coconut shavings

Lemon, sliced thinly

Lime, sliced thinly

Fish sauce

Peanuts

 

Instructions

1. Cut avocado in half. 
2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and rice vinegar. Dip a toothpick into the orifice of the Ginger oil.
3. Dip toothpick into sauce mixture and swirl to combine.
4. Mix rice with sauce. Top avocado with rice. Drizzle more sauce on top if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Scoop out with a spoon and enjoy your lazy sushi bite by bite.

Tip: You can also replace Ginger oil with Lemongrass oil, Lime oil, or Wild Orange oil.