Greetings, all, and happy Saturday. Since I was off yesterday for the Cocuk Bayrami (Children's Holiday), today feels like an extra special gift. The sun is shining, I believe it's supposed to be warm, and I think I might go for a long walk by the Bosphorus after I get some housework done. Life is good.
What are your plans for Beltane? Have you picked out some special foods to serve? If not, I have a couple of ideas to share with you, and the reasons behind them.
First of all, if you eat pork and can get it, my Sun God Pork Chops recipe is a good one. It received rave reviews from one Mazikeen and her husband. If, like me, pork chops are not a possibility (i.e. if you also live in a predominantly Muslim country where pork is hard to find and expensive as hell), may I suggest a curry?
Yes, a curry would be a good dish to serve on Beltane. A quiche would also be a good dish, as egg and dairy dishes are traditional. I suggest a curry because it is full of fiery ingredients to awaken the senses and the passions. What more perfect way to celebrate the union of the Goddess and God?
For dessert, Scott Cunningham has a recipe for a Mango Upside-Down Sex Cake that I will post. It's delicious and would also be perfect for the upcoming Sabbat. I am also going to post a recipe for another suggestion - a coconut cake. I'll add the recipes in another post. The coconut cake recipe is Alton Brown's - my Food Network hero.
So, again, whatcha all cookin'?
2 comments:
I like the idea of fondue for Beltane because it's such a slow and sensual meal to eat with a loved one. Topped off with a chocolate fondue, of course!
I haven'T thought about Beltane cooking, to be honest. Yesterday, a new cook book with healthy recipes arrived, so I may either try something from this book or some Indian food. Well, if I have the time, that is... on busy holidays, I try to think less about the food and preparations and celebrate more instead. (^v^)
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