The pollen count was 10,000 today! Here is an essential oils recipe that is helping me through this season.
Seasonal Support
Ingredients
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10 ml roll-on glass bottle
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10 drops Peppermint essential oil
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10 drops Lavender essential oil
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10 drops Lemon essential oil
Instructions
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Fill roll-on bottle to the top with a carrier oil (jojoba oil, almond oil, fractionated coconut oil, etc.)
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Roll on temples, forehead, back of neck
Green Goddess Dipping Sauce or Salad Dressing
Ingredients
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1 avocado
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 bunch fresh basil leaves
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2 cloves garlic
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4 green scallions, roughly chopped
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Sprinkle of salt and pepper
Instructions:
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Puree all ingredients in a food processor until
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smooth. Taste and add more salt or pepper to taste.
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Serve in a bowl.
Note: store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Sweet Potato Hummus
Ingredients
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2 16-oz cans chickpeas, drained. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
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1/2 cooked sweet potato (or 1 small sweet potato)
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1/2 cup tahini
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
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Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
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Serve with sliced celery, cucumbers, and/or carrots, blanched or raw.
Baked Parmesan Fish
Fish and parmesan cheese? Give it a try. You’ll be glad you did.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated is best.)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons milk
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4 4-ounce orange roughy filets (or tilapia)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a shallow bowl combine the grated cheese, flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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In another bowl beat the egg and milk.
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Dip the filets into the egg mixture and then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
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Arrange in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch greased baking dish.
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Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.