| Beltane Menu Suggestions We are asking EVERYONE who comes to bring a dish so that we not only share each other's friendship but also the energies of our culinary creations. If you are inclined to do so, please create something that reflects the energies of Beltane. This is a great opportunity to start to think about combining food and magickal intent – it's really easy! However, if you feel led in another direction, we welcome whatever you choose to bring! PLEASE NOTE: Please bring something that does not need to be reheated (or can be heated in a microwave). If you feel you need refrigeration, please bring your dish in an ice chest as there will be limited refrigeration space. There will be a couple of ice chests available, but the more the better! If you have a mosqitoe/fly food cover (the new net kind) please bring that. We will have tables set up under a canopy, but these pesky little critters always seem to find their way to the food - LOL Also, if you choose to bring a dish with nuts please label it! We wouldn't want anyone with allergies to have a problem. Thanks! DRINKS: We will have herb tea and water available, but if you would like something else please feel free to bring other drinks. NO ALCOHOL PLEASE!!!! Ok…details! Beltane is all about fertility/creativity and the sensual so the foods selected embody the magickal qualities of these energies. Dairy Eggs Rice Figs Nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, etc.) Sweets Herbs Fruits – red especially…strawberries, raspberries… Light Veggies Greens – herbal salads Honey Oats Red Punch (traditionally wine, but no alcohol please) Round oatmeal/barley cakes There were not always meat dishes because at the time meat was such a luxury that it wasn't usually part of ritual. However, I did find a couple of recipes in The Wicca Cookbook: Recipes, Ritual and Lore so if you are interested in bringing a meat and want some ideas see after Melissa's recipes. Suggestions and Recipes from Melissa Asparagus Pasta Salad (recipe below) Deviled Eggs (I have a recipe if this is difficult) Avocado Romaine Salad (just a greens salad) Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (recipe below) Three Milk Cake (recipe below) Fresh Strawberries and grapes Apple Juice and/or Pomegranate juice ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD 16oz box spiral pasta cooked, drained and rinsed with cold water one can asparagus tips, drained one can sliced black olives, drained one container cherry/ grape tomatoes halved 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into round sections (or 12 baby carrots) 1 sweet red pepper diced 1 tsp basil 1 tsp marjoram 1 tsp garlic salt or 1 clove chopped garlic 3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing Add all ingredients as listed above in large mixing bowl and toss together. Let sit for 30 minutes or more and sample before possibly adding more dressing. LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS 1 box lemon cake mix 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 sm. box instant vanilla pudding 4 eggs 1/3 cup poppy seeds Combine all ingredients and beat for 2 minutes at high speed. Pour into muffin tins. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. THREE MILK CAKE (TRES LECHES) 1 yellow cake mix (with pudding) baked as directed in 13 by 9-inch pan For topping mixture: 1 can evaporated milk 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup rum (or to taste) To finish: 16 oz carton whipping cream (if not comfortable with this then cool whip can be substituted) 5 ounces sweetened coconut With a fork, poke holes in the cake all over the top. Pour topping mixture over cake. Let mixture absorb completely in refrigerator. Cover with whipped cream or cool whip and sprinkle with coconut. Remeber! When preparing stir clockwise... this give good intentions while cooking!!! Suggestions and Recipes from The Wicca Cookbook: Recipes, Ritual and Lore by Wood and Seefeldt Divine Chicken Skewers Ham and Calendula Finger Sandwiches Angel Noodles in Faery Butter Beltane Oakcake Zucchini-Chocolate Muffins If you are interested in any of these latter dishes, contact me and I'll forward the recipe. Blessings, Arlene |
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