 The #essentialpaleo challenge officially ends on July 31st! Have you been wanting to refresh your paleo lifestyle, but grown tired of cooking the same things? Are you interested in using the essential oils in your Premium Starter Kit, but can't remember which recipes I posted this month that fit the oils you already have? Curious about Young Living essential oils and want samples to start your own challenge or jump start next month? This is for you!
Here's a 3 day plan that includes 10 of the 20 recipes. Grocery list at the bottom! If you cook all 10 and post to our FaceBook group and your personal site tagging #essentialpaleo you get a chance to win $20 on your Young Living account or 3 15ml bottles of essential oil used during the challenge for cooking shipped to you! Don't forget the Promos ending TONIGHT (Tues. July 28th) at MIDNIGHT! Buy a Premium Starter kit and get a bottle of Orange. Kits are $10 off right now!! That means you get 12 oils with your kit!!! Already own a kit? If you are a current customer and place an order of 100PV or more get a bottle of Orange shipped to you! Did you know as a Young Living Member right now you can purchase a second kit for 10% off? This never happens, so if you've been wanting that second diffuser for your home or office now is a great time to buy! *Even better: Buy a kit and add on 2 of any of the additional cooking oils we used in the #essentialpaleo challenge and we'll give you Orange EO as well as the Ref Guide to Essential Oils App included! This app is so helpful and gives you quick answers and resources for how to use your oils to cook, clean, and maintain a healthy lifestyle when you get sick! Listed is a 3 day plan, but honestly it will get you to all week with the leftovers. If you cook for 1 just opt out one of the dinners and make enough for two-three nights with leftovers. If you are cooking for a family this will still get you plenty of leftovers and feed an average family of 4. Enjoy! Day 1 Breakfast: Peppered Paleo Egg Cupcakes Snack: 1 Hardboiled Egg, Handful of Almonds Lunch: Sun Dried Tomato Apple Chicken Salad Dinner: Slow Cooker Bell Peppers Day 2 Breakfast: Ningxia Red mixed with Blueberries Snack: Peppered Paleo Egg Cupcakes + Avocado Lunch: Spicy Paleo Lasagna (New RECIPE #19 see below) Dinner: Sun Dried Tomato Apple Chicken Salad + Essential Oil Infused Fizzy Water Day 3 Breakfast: Blueberry Lavender "Muffin" Smoothie + Pair with Meat of Choice Snack: 1 Hardboiled Egg, Handful of Almonds or Peppermint Fresh Fruit Salad Lunch: Spicy Paleo Lasagna or Sun Dried Tomato Apple Chicken Salad Dinner: Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad + Grilled Lavender Veggies Check out Recipe #19 Spicy Paleo Lasagna INGREDIENTS:
Brown the meat in a large skillet. Add the diced onions and garlic. Once the meat is fully cooked, stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. While the sauce is simmering, peel the zucchini and slice it lengthwise. Make each slice a little thicker than a lasagna noodle. A mandolin slicer works well for this if you have one. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease your baking dish with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Add a layer of zucchini slices. Spread 1/3 of the remaining sauce over the zucchini. Repeat layers ending with meat sauce on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Just a heads up – without noodles and a cheese in the mix, this lasagna doesn’t maintain a neat stacked form like traditional lasagna. It will be a little messier on your plate, but it will still be 100% delicious! Can't wait to start?!!! Here's your grocery list! I did all of my shopping at Trader Joes yesterday and found everything I needed. Veggies Zucchini (4) Other Veggie of Choice (for grilled lavender veggies) I like using 1 zucchini and 1 bundle of asparagus Yellow Onion Bag of Spinach Avocado (2) for Egg cupcakes Shredded Cabbage (or a head of cabbage) Basil Parsley Fresh Mint Leaves 2 Bell Peppers (any color) 1/2 head of cauliflower 1 bag of carrots Fruit Blueberries Strawberries 3-4 Apples 1 banana Meat 2 lbs Italian Sausage Meat of Choice for Breakfast Ground Turkey Chicken Breasts (for apple chicken salad...you can also buy the pre-made kind to save a step) Other 2 24oz pasta sauce (make sure it only lists ingredients that are paleo) 6oz can tomato paste (save some tomato paste for both dinners Slow Cooker Bell Peppers and Lasagna) 2 14.5oz cans of diced organic tomatoes Garlic Almond or Coconut Milk 1 bottle of Fizzy Water plan (you'll add 1-2 drops of your favorite EO later Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange) 1 carton of Eggs 1 can sun dried tomatoes 1 bag of almonds Chia Seeds Coconut Flakes Young Living Essential Oils *(if you ONLY have the Premium Starter Kit you can do most of these with the oils in your kit) Lemon Lavender Peppermint (optional) Lime (optional) Oregano (don't forget anyone can enter to win a sample of this by July 30th.....) check out the Spaghetti Squash recipe on the FB page! (optional) Basil (optional) Black Pepper *Want to do this, but don't have any oils? Drop me a note at [email protected] to get samples mailed to you!
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Are you LOVING the recipes under the #essentialpaleo challenge? Check out these deals for new and current Young Living essential oils! Starts TODAY: New to oils?Buy a Premium Starter kit by Tues. July 28th and get a bottle of Orange (which pairs SO nicely with those Ningxia packets that come in your kit) as a bonus! Young Living is offering $10 off kits for all new members ending in August. You'll get a diffuser, samples, 11 of the everyday oils plus Orange for all of your cooking. That means you get 12 oils with your kit!!!Already own a kit? If you are a current customer and place an order of 100PV or more get a bottle of Orange shipped to you! Did you know as a Young Living Member right now you can purchase a second kit for 10% off? This never happens, so if you've been wanting that second diffuser for your home or office now is a great time to buy! *Even better: Buy a kit and add on 2 of any of the additional cooking oils we used in the #essentialpaleo challenge and we'll give you Orange EO as well as the Ref Guide to Essential Oils App included! This app is so helpful and gives you quick answers and resources for how to use your oils to cook, clean, and maintain a healthy lifestyle when you get sick! Check out more info on purchasing a kit here. If you really want to try the oils, but aren’t ready to have all the oils in the kit yet, NO WORRIES!! Some people just like to try one or two first to see how they like them. If that’s you, let me know and I'll help you figure out which oils to try first! Drop me a note at [email protected].   Over the fall my slow cooker broke and I was so upset. If I had to own one cooking tool it would likely be a slow cooker since it's made my busy life so much easier. I try to do a slow cooker a few times a month to keep things easy. I was gifted by my siblings in-law the amazing Slow Cooker from Williams Sonoma that is probably one of the best cooks tools ever invented, so it makes life so easy. I am always on the hunt for new ways to try out my slow cooker. I'll admit I'm a HUGE fan of Rachael Ray. Yes, she basically cooks nothing that is paleo (mostly pastas and things that I'd consider outside of my normal diet.) I'll watch her show mostly because I've learned so many tips on how to cook from her and she makes such gourmet looking meals that are actually very easy and accessible that I can adapt to a more paleo lifestyle. During the winter she had Bob Harper, (biggest loser trainer + CrossFit fan) on the show and this recipe is adapted from what he shared. He's been on the show more and more doing paleo meals, so it's totally worth watching. Plus, everything is on her website to search on your own. What I have grown to love about Bob Harper is that he has completely changed into a CrossFit fanatic, paleo eating trainer over the years. No longer does he promote "chewing gum" to curb your appetite, but instead opts for healthy and sensible meals that are easy and accessible. He said he never knew how to cook and had to learn, which is why his recipes are so accessible and easy to share. This is adapted from something I tried that I never thought would taste good (especially for my husband and toddler) who wouldn't eat cauliflower if I put it in front of them. BUT, if you hide it with flavor and cook it long enough they'll eat it all and not even realize you've just served them a plate full of veggies. This is one of my favorites -- enjoy! Slow Cooker Bell Peppers Ingredients
 Peppered Paleo Egg Muffins
This is a classic paleo favorite mixed with some Young Living Black Pepper essential oil for a variety that is a hit! I've really enjoyed sharing how to use Young Living essential oils in a different way for cooking with all of you. One of the ruts that I know I get into with cooking is making the same things over and over again, so this has been a great chance to share some of my favorites with you while learning some new ones from Taylor McBride, who is co-hosting the challenge. The essential oils we use from Young Living are incredible. I bought my kit back in the fall and love using so many of the 11 everyday oils (lavender, stress away, thieves, panaway, peppermint, lemon, Copaiba, RC, DiGize, frankincense, and purification) that come in the kit. One of my favorite things about these oils is using them in the diffuser in addition to cooking. We just re-did our kitchen prepping for baby #2 (due in 6 weeks --yikes) and the diffuser adds such a nice smell to our home. It reminds me of walking into a spa and having it on during meals that I've prepped with these paleo recipes just adds a special treat for dinner time. Young Living is running a promo now for $10 off all new member kits and 10% off current members purchasing a second kit. This NEVER happens, so take advantage of it while you can! If you are interested in purchasing check out info here. Some of my favorite combos to diffuse while cooking for the summertime (and -- yes these oils can be combined in the diffuser). It's like a fancy candle without the chemicals and much safer for little hands and paws. Lime and Spearmint- It's like a mojito! Lemon and Lavender- Summertime Spritzer Citronella (JUST NEW BACK IN STOCK!!!)- Grilling Away, But Keep the Bugs Away *If you have a Premium Starter Kit already try Purification and Lavender together as well Orange: Probably one of my favorites helps keep the mood happy in my kitchen, especially when my toddler wants food N-O-W Enjoy this recipe for breakfast this week!!! INGREDIENTS: (yields 12) 8 whole Eggs 1/2 cup Almond or Coconut Milk 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt 2 drops Black Pepper Essential Oil 1/2 cup Bacon, diced optional- Avocado you can also add a drop of Young Living Lime essential oil on top for added flavor! DIRECTIONS: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and grease your muffin tin with olive oil. Add eggs, milk, salt, pepper and chopped parsley into a large measuring cup and whip until light and frothy. Evenly pour egg mixture into prepared muffin cups. Drop in a few pieces of the bacon and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until the eggs are set. Let cool slightly and serve or let cool completely and store in an air-tight container for up to one week. My favorite way to eat these is to add a few slices of avocado on top! |
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