These are Litha 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.
German Bee Sting Cake
The Divine Bee Early civilizations honored the bees. The Sumerians, Babylonians, Indians, and Egyptian wrote about the miracle cures of honey while the Greeks named it ‘the food of the Gods’. Honey is one of the earliest known offertories. “One jar of honey to all the gods, one jar of honey to the Mistress of the Labyrinth,” was written on…
Lemon Olive-Oil Cake
Ingredients a springform pan and parchment paper 3/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin if desired), plus additional for greasing pan 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon finely grated zest 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 5 large eggs, separated, reserving 1 white for another use 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar Directions: Heat oven to 350°F.…
Squash Pancakes
Squash is associated with wholeness of the spirit and fruitfulness of the intuitive mind while lemons bring uplifting energy for clarity and happiness. Combine the two with the spicy energy of the green onions and you get an energizing dish to lift your mood, boost your health, and sharpen your senses. You will need: 1 Tablespoon butter melted 1 teaspoon…
Tomato Basil and Mozzarella Caprese Salad
This easy Caprese salad combines the summer energies of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil for a refreshing and delicious meal. Tomato has energy for love and prosperity Basil has energy to foster affection, set a luck charm, draw abundance, and to promote protection. Mozzarella has nurturing energy for happiness and positive energy. Olive oil has energy for healing, fertility, love,…
Grilled Balsamic Chicken Breasts
Ingredients 1 pound chicken breasts Marinade: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon dried thyme 5 cloves roasted garlic 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Wash the chicken and pat dry; cut diagonal slits across the chicken breast (about 1/4-inch thick), this allows the marinade to penetrate the meat; place into a…
Balsamic Glazed Butternut Squash
Ingredients 1 (20-ounce) package peeled cubed butternut squash 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning 3 tablespoons olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix to coat the squash. Place squash on a nonstick baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until…
Glazed Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, peeled and coarsely grated 1 pound sugar snap peas, ends trimmed and cut into three strips lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste Directions In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook carrots 1 minute, add peas and cook another minute.…
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt 2 tablespoons good honey 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean, optional 1/2 orange, juiced 1 banana, sliced 1/2 pint fresh blueberries 1/2 pint fresh raspberries 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half 1 bunch seedless green grapes, halved Directions Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean…
Autumn’s Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 lb bag tri-colored pasta or pasta of choice, cooked, drained and cold 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes 1 -2 tomatoes..cut into small cube 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 – 1 cup crumbled or cubed feta cheese 1/2 cup sliced black olives salt and pepper to taste a bottle of italian or greek dressing…
Orange-Spinach Salad
Ingredients 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 lemon 1/4 extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 cups fresh spinach 2 to 3 cups arugula 1 orange, peeled and thinly sliced into discs 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted Directions In the bottom of a shallow salad bowl, combine the marmalade…