Category: Samhain - Divine Sanctuary

These delicious cakes are best left in the garden for the Elemental Folk on nights of Wiccan significance, such as Samhain or Lammas. Ingredients ½ cup sweet Muscat wine 2 tablespoons fine brown sugar 1 large egg ⅔ cup flour ½ teaspoon poppy seeds ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon salt Sunflower oil for frying Directions…

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Remembrance Cookies

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

These cookies can be made on Hallow's Eve. They can be shaped like people and the herb rosemary is added to the dough as a symbol of remembrance. Some of the cookies are eaten while telling stories or attributes of special ancestors, reminding us that we still have access to their strengths--or perhaps a predisposition to their weaknesses. The rest…

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Potato Turnip Gratin

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 3 cups half and half 2 teaspoons chopped garlic ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 ½ teaspoons salt 6 medium turnips 6 large Russet potatoes 1 large yellow onion Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs Parsley leaves Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine half and half with garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper in saucepan…

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Sour Cream and Garlic Roast Potatoes

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 4 teaspoons ground garlic 4 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 finely chopped onion 4 tablespoons oatmeal 4 lb Potatoes cut in half 1 tablespoons sour cream per half salt to taste Directions Par boil the potatoes, then remove from heat when they are beginning to soften. Drain. Place on baking tray and rub the coating all over them; roast in…

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Pumpkin Soup

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth 2 cups sliced peeled potatoes 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 2 to 2-1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumble Directions In…

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Soothsayer’s Sliced Apples

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup pecans, finely ground 6 large, firm apples 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Place the chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat until it is almost melted. Remove from heat, stir, and…

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Ichabod Crane’s Baked Pumpkin Mousse

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup superfine sugar 4 eggs, seperated 5 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup heavy cream Pinch of salt Directions Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 6-cup ovenproof bowl. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4…

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Bread of the Dead

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Bread Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/4 t. salt 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 10 drops anise extract Directions Mix all of the above until smooth. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and grease a cookie sheet. With clean hands, mold the dough into a round shape with a knob…

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Howling Jack Honey Pumpkin Mead

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ingredients 1 sound, hard-rind pumpkin (approx. 2 quart capacity) Paraffin wax 1 1/2 quarts of water 4 lbs. honey 2 each oranges and lemons 1 pkt. wine yeast 1 tea bag (black tea) Directions Prepare yeast starter. Sterilize honey and water by boiling for 10 minutes, skimming the froth as it rises. Remove from heat; stir in sliced citrus fruits,…

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Designated Driver Mead

October 7, 2022

Dawn Bengel

Ancient Pagans would not have tolerated a non-alcoholic mead but then ancient Pagans didn't have to drive home after a party either. Here is a traditional Samhain recipe with a new twist. Ingredients 4 cups water 1 cup honey 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 lemon, sliced Directions Bring water, honey, nutmeg, and cinnamon to a boil. Stir until honey…