Turn your basic oils and vinegars into superstars with Vitality essential oils!

Looking to take the go-to dishes in your cooking arsenal from can-do to can’t live without? Elevate your basic cooking ingredients with Young Living’s Vitality essential oils!

We’ve got recipes to help turn your standard ingredients like olive oil and vinegar into superstar bases that’ll make your dishes a home run! They are pretty easy to prepare and will last about two weeks at room temperature and about one month when refrigerated.

Ready? Here they are!

🍋 Lemon herb olive oil 🍋

Rosemary, Basil, and Lemon—oh, yes! This trio adds the right amount of tart, fresh flavors to enhance your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

• 10 ounces olive oil
• 4 drops Lemon Vitality
• 2 drops Rosemary Vitality
• 2 drops Basil Vitality
• A handful of freshly sliced lemons
• A handful of rosemary and basil

How to make lemon herb olive oil

1. Pour the olive oil into a pot or saucepan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble.
2. Mix in the herbs.
3. Let it simmer until the oil is fragrant. Be sure not to let the herbs brown.
4. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
5. Add drops of Vitality oil into the mixture. Remember, less is more. Start with fewer drops, then add more to taste if desired.
6. Funnel the mixture into bottles.

🌶 Chili herb olive oil 🌶

Boost your finger-lickin’ foods with a flavor kick that’ll have your whole family coming back for more! The chili peppers and Black Pepper Vitality spark a hint of spice, while a variety of herbs round out the overall flavor. You can also add additional herbs you have on hand like cilantro, thyme, or basil.

Ingredients

• 10 ounces olive oil
• 5 dried chilies or a pinch of red pepper flakes
• 4 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• A handful of oregano
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 4 drops Oregano Vitality
• 3 drops Black Pepper Vitality

How to make chili herb-infused oil

1. Pour the olive oil into a pot or saucepan. Keep on low heat until it starts to bubble.
2. Mix in the herbs.
3. Let it simmer until the oil is fragrant. Be sure not to let the herbs brown.
4. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool.
5. Add drops of Vitality oil into the mixture. Remember, less is more. Start with fewer drops, then add more to taste if desired.
6. Funnel the mixture into bottles.

🍊 Citrus vinegar 🍊

Vinegar is a tangy topping that can pair well with desserts or entrees. Sweeten your vinegar with citrus favorites that’ll up the ante on your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces white wine vinegar
• 1 small grapefruit
• 1 small lime
• 1 small orange
• 3 drops Orange Vitality
• 3 drops Lime Vitality
• 3 drops Grapefruit Vitality

How to make Citrus vinegar

1. Slice fruit and put in a 16-ounce bottle or jar.
2. Pour vinegar into a saucepan and bring to a simmer on the stove.
3. Add vinegar to your bottle or jar over the fruit. Let stand at room temperature for 8 hours.
4. Add Vitality oils.
5. Shake well before using because oil and vinegar don’t mix.

Want to tailor your olive oil and vinegar to your taste buds’ liking? Don’t worry, these recipes are easily customizable! Simply swap out the herbs, fruit, and oils to create endless flavor options. Here are some Vitality oils combinations you can use:

• Cumin, Lime, and Cilantro
• Basil and Lemon
• Nutmeg, Orange, and Cinnamon Bark
• Parsley and Peppermint
• Sage, Marjoram, and Thyme

So what do you think? Which of these new flavor-popping recipes will you try first? Let us know in the comments below!