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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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

Ingredients: 3 C Dandelion Petals 1 Gallon Orange Juice Juice of One Lemon 1/4 C Sugar Ginger Ale (optional) Directions Clean off the dandelion petals with cool water. In the meantime, warm the orange juice and lemon together, then add dandelions. Make certain you only have petals (no green parts). Add the sugar, stirring constantly until dissolved: strain juices and…

Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup un sprayed marigold petals 1/4 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 to 2 inch piece vanilla bean 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1/8 tsp. allspice 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. rose water Whipped cream Directions Using a clean mortar and pestal reserved for cooking purposes, pound marigold petals. Or, crush with a spoon. Mix…

Ingredients 1 gallon Water 4 pounds Honey 6 Cloves 2 Sticks cinnamon Juice & peel from one lemon 1 teaspoon Activated dry yeast Directions In a large nonreactive pot, add the next four ingredients to the gallon of water. Boil all together for 30 minutes, then strain into a crock that will hold it with a little room to spare.…

Ingredients 1 c Uncooked Oatmeal 1 c All purpose Flour 1 c Brown Sugar 1/4 c Chopped Walnuts 1/2 c Butter or margarine 1/2 c Sugar 3 c Sliced fresh or frozen Strawberry Directions Mix together oatmeal, flour and brown sugar. Add nuts. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. In another bowl, mix strawberries and white sugar together. Grease…

Ingredients 1 C Butter 1-1/2 C Flour 1 Tsp Vanilla or Lemon Extract 5 Eggs separated 1-1/2 C Powdered Sugar 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 C Assorted Edible Flower Petals- small pieces Directions Cream the Butter. Sift flour and add gradually to the butter. Beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon colored, add sugar gradually. Combine mixtures. Beat egg…

Ingredients 1/2 cup sweet white wine 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 cup honey 2/3 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Oil for frying 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions Beat the wine and egg in a medium bowl. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt & sugar in a small bowl. Stir into the egg mixture. Let stand 30 minutes. Combine…

Ingredients 4 cups sifted flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 2 cups sugar 1 tube almond paste 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 5 eggs Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients. When dough is worked to medium soft, shape into flattened balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool, ice…

Ingredients 1 Dishpan full of young dandelion leaves 4 Strips of bacon 1/2 c Sugar 2 T Flour 1 ea Egg beaten 1 t Salt 1/2 c Vinegar 1 1/2 c Water 3 ea Eggs, hard boiled, diced Directions Wash, drain, and cut up tender dandelion leaves. Brown bacon; remove drippings and crumble Combine sugar and flour. Add egg, salt,…

Ingredients 12 ounces Pork tenderloin, cut into 1″ rounds Flour 4 Tablespoons Unsalted butter 1 Onion, thinly sliced 3 Garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup Dry Riesling wine 1/2 cup Raisins 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon Green peppercorns, ground 1/2 teaspoon thyme, minced 1/2 teaspoon oregano, minced 1/4 cup butter, chilled & cut into pieces 1/4 cup Pine nuts, toasted…

Ingredients 2-3 LB chicken breasts on the bone 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 LB leeks (3-4 large ones, 4-5 little ones) thickly cut. May substitute onions 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine 6 oz barley 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 3/4 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 Tablespoon dried sage Directions Comment: This is originally an Anglo-Saxon recipe. The original calls…

Ingredients 1 pound Asparagus, washed 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives, snipped 16 Chive Blossoms 1/2 teaspoon Soy Sauce Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Refresh under very cold water and drain well. Remove the chive…

In parts of Scotland, the Beltane bannock is a popular custom. It’s said that if you eat one on Beltane morning, you’ll be guaranteed abundance for your crops and livestock. Traditionally, the bannock is made with animal fat (such as bacon grease), and it is placed in a pile of embers, on top of a stone, to cook in the fire. Once…

Ingredients 1 loaf of bread dough Melted butter Directions The phallus bread, naturally, represents the male. He is the horned god, the lord of the forest, the Oak King, Pan. To make the phallus, shape your dough into a tube-like shape. Cut the dough into three pieces – a long piece, and two smaller, rounder pieces. The longest piece is, of course, the…

Ingredients 2 cups leafy greens, such as baby spinach or arugula 2 cups dandelion leaves, washed and drained 1 tomato, diced 1/2 cup diced cucumber (remove seeds) 4 green onions, chopped A few leaves of basil, chopped 1/2 cup nuts, chopped 1 cup fresh raspberries, strawberries or dried cranberries 2 hardboiled eggs, sliced (skip the eggs for a vegan-friendly option)…

For a lower-fat alternative, substitute turkey bacon for the pork bacon. Ingredients 1 lb bacon 1/2 cup butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb green beans 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Pepper (or more, if you like some zing!) Directions Cook the bacon until it’s crispy, and then crumble it into small pieces. In a large saucepan,…