As I review the lists of various foods one can use for celebrating Lughnasadh/Lammas, I began to get some ideas in my head about different dishes one could make with such. Some of these dishes are ones that I myself have either cooked or eaten at different Sabbat gatherings over the past several years. Others are ideas that came to my mind as I was writing the article, or which come out of my files or various cookbooks.
Below is a list of possible dishes
Appetizers:
Hummus
Fried Squash Blossoms
Bruschetta topped with various vegetables such as tomatoes or peppers
Fruit Salad
Melon Salad
Ambrosia Salad
Soups:
Zucchini Soup
Fresh Vegetable Soup
Seafood Chowder
Main Dishes:
Vegetarian casseroles/dishes using grains such as barley, rice, corn, etc.
Pasta dishes such as lasagna, fettucini alfredo, ravioli, spaghetti or linguini
Paella
Pizza (how about making your own – maybe even on the grill?)
Grilled Salmon or other fish
Seafood such as lobster, shrimp, etc.
If you’re a fisherman, how about a fish fry (gotta catch the fish first, of course!)
Side Dishes:
Vegetable Casseroles
Stuffed Zucchini
Fried or Grilled Squash
Fresh Green Beans or Lima Beans
Sweet Corn – on the cob, off the cob, creamed
Corn Fritters
Rice and Beans
Baked Goods:
Homemade Yeast Breads and Rolls
Quick Breads such as Banana Bread, Zucchini Bread, Nut Bread, etc.
Muffins, Scones, Biscuits
Desserts:
Pies and Cobblers, particularly those made with blackberries, blueberries, cherries, and peaches
Baklava
Beverages:
Ale or Beer
Mixed Drinks made with mint, lemon/citrus, peach schnapps, blackberry liqueur, etc.
Lemonade (regular, strawberry lemonade, mint lemonade, raspberry lemonade, etc.)
Iced Tea (black tea, herbal tea, mint tea, chamomile tea, rose hip tea, etc.)
These are only suggestions, I am sure that you can come up with other ideas! The main thing is to think about using the ingredients that I listed in my previous post – such as grains, honey, lemon, vegetables, fish, etc. In addition, use those ingredients which you can find fresh from your area – go to local Farmer’s Markets or roadside stands and check out what they have to offer. This is a time for honoring the bounty of the earth and the gift of the sun, so what better way than to cook with fresh produce from your own garden or from farms around you?
And most importantly, cook with love. Have fun while you are cooking. See it as a celebration, not as a chore. Share your food with the people you care about.
I’ll try to post some of my favorite Lughnasadh recipes for you. You might want to check out some of my recipes I have already posted here at the Crossroads.
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My dearest Ocean ~
Have you ever considered contacting the Food Network and talking about getting your own show? With your charm and personality – not to mention your delicious recipes and great cooking skills – I’m sure you’d be a smash hit!
I’ve had the pleasure of Ocean’s cooking, and let me tell y’all – if she ever invites you over for dinner…
ACCEPT THE INVITATION WITH NO HESTITATION!
Osh is a great cook. She makes a chicken and wild rice soup that is out of this world, and just about anything that comes out of her kitchen is sure to be “Good Eats.”
These recipes are making me gain a couple of pounds just reading ’em!
I found your blog today from doing a tag search. My faith is different from my family. But I’ve always found that food is a nice way to get them involved in my faith, in some sense. While cooking we discuss the topics of the Sabbats. But not in such a formal way… like as we come upcon lammas I’m hoping will have a discussion on their aspirations and goals to come. I include them in the preparation of food and that’s how we spend our time in celebration. I also try to create something fun and new every year. So, I love that you’ve posted some great ideas for the celebration.
Thank you.
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