Fruit Salad with Love Spell - Adapted from Recipe by Morgana of Hawaii
Make a salad of the below-listed ingredients, concentrating on the love you wish to share. Chant the Spell Incantation as you chop and slice.
Fruit Salad Ingredients:
1 cup Mango
1/2 cup Pine Nuts (optional)
1 cup Pineapple, to be cut into bite-size chunks
1 cup Apple, to be cut into bite-size chunks
1 cup Peaches, to be cut into bite-size chunks
2 or 3 Bananas, to be sliced (depending on personal preference)
1 small jar Red Cherries
1/2 cup Coconut (if desired)
Spell Incantation:
"Fruit of mango, fruit of pine,
Let the one I love be mine.
Fruit of apple, fruit of peach,
Bring him (her) close within my reach.
Fruit of banana, fruit of cherry,
Let his (her) love for me not vary.
As I work my magick spell,
Warmly in his (her) heart I dwell.
I now invoke the Law of Three:
This is my will, so mote it be!"
Mingle the fruits and place your hands on either side of the bowl, while visualizing you and your loved one building a life together. Then serve the salad.
(The above recipe for "Fruit Salad with Love Spell" is adapted from Morgana of Hawaii's recipe in Scott Cunningham's book "The Magic in Food: Legends, Lore & Spells", page 243, Llewellyn Publications, 1990.)
Cauldron Cookies - Recipe by Gerina Dunwich
3/4 cup softened butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cups flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Cream the butter in a large cast-iron cauldron (or mixing bowl). Gradually add the brown sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, lemon juice, and rind, and then beat by hand or with an electric mixer until the mixture is well blended. The next step is to stir in the flour and pecans.
Cover the cauldron with a lid, aluminum foil, or plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
When ready, shape the dough into one-inch balls and place them about three inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake in a 375-degree preheated oven for approximately eight minutes. Remove from the oven and place on wire racks until completely cool.
This recipe yields about 36 cookies which can be served at any of the eight Sabbats, as well as at Esbats and all other Witchy get-togethers.
(The above recipe for "Cauldron Cookies" is quoted directly from Gerina Dunwich's book "The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch's Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes", page 167, A Citadel Press Book, Carol Publishing Group, 1994/1995)
Midsummer Ritual Mead - Recipe by Gerina Dunwich
2-1/2 gallons water (preferably fresh rainwater blessed by a Wiccan priestess or priest)
1 cup meadowsweet herb
1 cup woodruff sprigs
1 cup heather flowers
3 cloves
1 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup barley malt
1 oz. brewer's yeast
Pour the water into a large cauldron or kettle. Bring to a boil and add the meadowsweet herb, woodruff sprigs, heather flowers, and cloves. Boil for one hour and the add the honey, brown sugar, and barley malt. Stir thirteen times in a clockwise direction and then remove from heat.
Strain through a cheesecloth and allow the mead to cool to room temperature. Stir in the brewer's yeast. Cover with a clean towel and let it stand for one day and one night. Strain again, bottle, and then store in a cool place until ready to serve.
Midsummer Ritual Mead is an ideal drink to serve at Summer Solstice Sabbats, as well as during all Cakes and Ale Ceremonies and Esbats.
(The above recipe for "Midsummer Ritual Mead" is quoted directly from Gerina Dunwich's book "The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch's Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes", page 172, A Citadel Press Book, Carol Publishing Group, 1994/1995)
Midsummer Oil - Put in soap or anoint candles
5 drops lavender
4 drops rosemary
4 drops rose
Add a piece of dried vervain, a small citrine, clear quartz crystal, and a sprinkle of gold glitter. So magical and beautiful!
Summer Solstice Ritual Potpourri - Recipe by Gerina Dunwich
45 drops lemon or lavender oil
1 cup oak moss
2 cups dried lavender
2 cups dried wisteria
2 cups dried verbena
Mix the lemon or lavender oil with the oak moss, and then add the remaining ingredients. Stir the potpourri well and store in a tightly covered ceramic or glass container.
(The above recipe for "Summer Solstice Ritual Potpourri" is quoted directly from Gerina Dunwich's book "The Wicca Spellbook: A Witch's Collection of Wiccan Spells, Potions and Recipes", page 162, A Citadel Press Book, Carol Publishing Group, 1994/1995)
Midsummer Incense -
Recipes by Scott Cunningham
Midsummer Incense #1:
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Mugwort
1 part Chamomile
1 part Gardenia petals
a few drops Rose oil
a few drops Lavender oil
a few drops Yarrow oil
Burn at Wiccan rituals at the Summer Solstice (circa June 21st) or at that time to attune with the seasons and the Sun.
Midsummer Incense #2:
3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Benzoin
1 part Dragon's Blood
1 part Thyme
1 part Rosemary
1 pinch Vervain
a few drops Red Wine
Another like the above.
(The above recipe for "Midsummer Incense" is quoted directly from Scott Cunningham's book "The Complete Book of Incenses, Oils & Brews", page 80, Llewellyn Publications, 1989/1992.)
Vegetarian Litha Lasagna
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 cup apple juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 8 oz. package sliced mushrooms
2 large zucchini, shredded
2 green peppers, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Directions
1) Preheat oven to 425° F
2) Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
3) In a large skillet, bring apple juice to a boil over medium heat.
4) Add onion; cook 3 minutes stirring frequently.
5) Add mushrooms, zucchini, green pepper and salt; cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
6) Add spinach, basil, and oregano; cook 2 minutes.
7) Remove from heat and drain well.
8) In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
9) Place 3 noodles in bottom of baking dish, top with 1/3 ricotta mixture and 1/3 vegetable mixture.
10) Repeat 2 more times. Top with remaining 3 noodles, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
11) Cover with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around the edges.
12) Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 8 adult servings.
Litha Sun Cookies
Ingredients
3/4 cup softened butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon grated lemon rind
2 cups sifted flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
1) Cream butter in a large non-metallic mixing bowl. Gradually add the brown sugar, mixing well.
2) Add eggs, lemon juice, and rind. Mix well.
3) Cover bowl with a white or yellow towel or cloth napkin, and refrigerate overnight.
4) Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place approximately 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375F (190C, Gas Mark 5) for about 20 minutes.
5) Cool on racks. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
