These are Beltane recipes I have collected over the years, and unfortunately, I didn’t write down where I got them from. If you see a recipe that was yours, please notify me so that I can give credit where it is due. If you recognize someone else’s recipe, please notify me so that I can give them credit.
If you have made any of these and would like to share a photo of your completed dish that I can add to the recipe page, I’d happily post it and give you photo credit.
Garlic and Rosemary Infused Roast Pork
Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried rosemary salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 large boneless pork loin roast 4 tablespoons olive oil 100ml (4 fl oz) white wine Directions Preheat oven to 180 C Crush garlic with rosemary, salt and pepper to make a paste. Pierce meat with a sharp knife in several places and…
Spring Cabbage with Mustard Seeds
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp mustard seed 1 small onion, finely sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp grated ginger 2oz spring cabbage shredded Directions Heat the oil in a frying pan, then cook the mustard seeds until they are fragrant and starting to pop. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, then fry until golden. Tip in the cabbage and stir to…
Tricolor salad recipe
This recipe serves 6 people and takes 10 mins to make. The delicious salad dressing is made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and garlic. Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced 3 avocados, peeled, stoned and sliced 2 x 125g packs buffalo mozzarella, thickly sliced 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1tbsp balsamic vinegar 1tbsp clear honey 1 clove…
Farls
Ingredients 3 cups real mashed potatoes 2 cups dry oats 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch of pepper Pinch rosemary Directions Soak oats in warm water for 15 minutes until soft and swollen. Mix them with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Knead until mixture is like thick dough. Make patties, fry…
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Irish Cheddar
Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound each) 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for the pan 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for serving 1 1/2 cups shredded Irish Cheddar cheese or your favorite Cheddar (about 7 ounces) 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (about 2 scallions) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted…
Beltuinn Bannock with White Caudle
Beltuinn Bannock Recipe For a bannock you will need the following ingredients: Oatmeal (4oz) Baking soda (a pinch) Salt (a pinch – we’re trying to keep this heart-friendly) Butter (1 tsp – use unsalted) Hot water (about half a cup) Instructions. Mix together the oatmeal, salt and baking soda in a bowl. Leave a small depression in the middle of…
May Day Maple Hearth Bread
Ingredients 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/3 cup real maple syrup 1/4 cup warm water (105ºF-115ºF) 3 cups flour 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening Directions Dissolve the yeast in the water. Mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour with the brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in shortening. Add…
Beltane Cake
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 nut nutmeg, freshly grated 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cloves 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger 1 ounce damiana extract 1 1/2 cups butter 1 lb dark brown sugar 6 eggs 1 5/8…
Beltane Passion Cookies
Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg ¼ cup molasses 1¾ cups whole grain flour ½ tsp. salt 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 1½ tsp. ground cloves 5 tsp. powdered ginger ⅛ tsp. granulated 2 tsp. baking soda ½ cup crystallized ginger, coarsely chopped (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment…
May Wine
Ingredients 1 bottle of white wine- German is ideal 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced 12 sprigs of Woodruff, fresh Directions Pour wine into a wide mouth jar or carafe. Add the sliced strawberries and woodruff, and let sit for an hour or more. Strain and serve chilled