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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

There’s nothing traditional about chocolate but who says you can’t start a new tradition. Samhaim celebrates the dead, the new year and the harvest. The apples in this Samhain recipe remind us that it is harvest time. Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 4 cup pecans, finely ground 8 apples 2 cups sugar 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups…

Ingredients Two sticks butter, softened 3 1/2 C flour, sifted 1 C sugar 1/2 tsp. nutmeg & saffron 1 tsp each cinnamon & allspice 2 eggs 2 tsp malt vinegar Powdered sugar Directions Cut the butter into the flour with a large fork. Mix in the sugar, nutmeg, saffron, cinammon and allspice. Lightly beat eggs, and add to flour mixture.…

Ingredients 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened 4 tbsp canned pumpkin puree 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp freshly grated or dried nutmeg 1/8 tsp salt Directions Combine all ingredients and mix well. Keep tightly covered in the refrigerator up to three weeks. * 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin…

Ingredients 4 C flour 1 pkt active dry yeast 1 C milk 2 Tbs butter 1/2 tsp each cinnamon & salt 3/4 C sugar 1/2 C lemon zest 1 1/4 C golden raisins Directions Cream yeast with 1 tsp sugar & 1 tsp milk, let it get frothy. Blend flour, spices, & salt together, then cut in butter. Add the…

Ingredients 1 cup raspberries 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon blackberry liqueur 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice Directions Boil raspberries, water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until syrupy, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Strain through sieve to remove seeds. Cool. Process with remaining ingredients until…

Ingredients 1 1/2 c Gingersnap Crumbs 1/2 c Finely Chopped Pecans 1/3 c Margarine, Melted 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened 3/4 c Sugar 1 t Vanilla 3 ea Eggs 1 c Canned Pumpkin 3/4 t Cinnamon 1/4 t Ground Nutmeg Directions Combine crumbs, pecans and margarine; press onto bottom and 1 1/2-inches up sides of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at…

2 sticks butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon Combine all ingredients and mix well. Serve over sweet bread, muffins, or morning waffles. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Ingredients 1 stick of butter, softened 4 Tbs sugar 1 1/2 C flour Directions Cream together the butter and sugar. Use a flour sifter to add the flour to the bowl, and mix until it’s smooth. Divide the dough into two parts, and shape each half into a flat circle about half an inch thick. Put them on an ungreased…

Ingredients 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 cup butter, softened Directions Mix all ingredients until well blended. Spread onto your favorite muffins, quick bread, sweet crackers, or drop a dollop onto morning pancakes.  

Ingredients 1 bay leaf 10 bacon slices 2 leeks or onionschopped into 1 inch pieces 3 carrots chopped into 1 inch pieces 1 chicken, cut into serving portions 3 TBS chopped parsley 3 sliced potatoes, peeled or not 1 TBS red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, optional Directions Place the bay leaf into the bottom of a Dutch oven or…

Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon pepper 1 cup cooking wine 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon chopped bay leaf 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon dried thyme 6 ounces fettuccine, cooked Directions Sauté the mushrooms and onions in the butter until tender. Add the salt, pepper, and wine; simmer over low…

Ingredients 1/2 c veg. oil 4 sq unsweetened chocolate (4 oz) melted 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups pastry flour (not hard, sifted or cake flour) 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar Directions Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar. Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed. Add…

Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup cooked, mashed pumpkin 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice Directions In small bowl, sift together the…

Ingredients 2 cups pureed pumpkin 1 tbsp cinnamon 2 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp nutmeg 2 cups of flour, and then enough to keep the consistency just right 2 tblspns dry yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water 1 tblspn salt 2 tblspns vegetable oil 1/3 to 1/2 cup molasses 2 cups of fresh cider Directions Combine cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg…

Ingredients 1 cup coarsely ground beef 1 cup coarsely ground potatoes 1/4 cup coarsely ground onion 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1- 6oz can evaporated milk 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 tbs. butter/margarine melted Directions In frying pan, combine and cook beef, potatoes, onion, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce, and evaporated milk. Remove from heat…

Ingredients 12 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked & mashed 2 Eggs; well beaten 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Butter Pepper 1/2 cup Sour cream 1/4 slice Green onions 1/2 cup Milk Directions Mix potatoes with remaining ingredients. Mix well, but lightly; do not whip! Place in a greased 9~ round casserole and bake in a preheated…

Ingredients 2 cups whole kernal corn, frozen 2 cups potato chunks, peeled 2 cups broccoli florets 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups sour cream 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder sea salt to taste Directions Combine corn, potatoes, broccoli, carrots, and celery.  Pour into greased…

Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted 2 cup granulated sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups cake flour, sifted 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar Directions In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar. Blend in eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.…

Ingredients 3 1/3 cups flour 3 cups sugar 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg Pinch powdered Cloves 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 2 Teaspoons Baking powder NOTE: Dry roasting the herbs in a pan for a few mins,  just until you can smell them, with give you a MUCH more flavorful end result 4 Eggs 1 cup Vegetable oil 2/3 cup…

Ingredients 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1/4 cup water 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 package quick-rising yeast 2 teaspoons dried savory leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed, crushed 1 cup canned pumpkin 4 eggs, divided 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Directions…

Ingredients 1 egg, beaten 1 10 oz package cream cheese, softened 3 cups mashed potatoes 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons sweet basil 3/4 Teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 cup shredded cheese Directions Stir egg and cream cheese together until well mixed.  Cream potatoes and milk together. Add both these mixtures to the same bowl, along with…

Ingredients 1 lb. of cabbage or kale, cooked 1 lb. potatoes, cubed and boiled until tender 2 leeks, cleaned well and chopped, or green onions 1 C. whole milk or light cream 1/2 C. butter, melted salt and pepper, to taste pinch of ground mace (optional) Directions Boil kale or cabbage in lightly salted water until tender. Chop. Bring milk…

Ingredients 1 C. raw, grated potato 1 C. cooked mashed potatos (leftover is fine) 1 onion, minced fine (optional — for savory boxty pancakes) 1 C. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt 1 egg, beaten 1 C. buttermilk 2 tbsp. butter Directions In a med. mixing bowl, combine the grated potato, onion (if using), and buttermilk (this keeps…

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups white sugar 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups pureed cooked butternut squash 4 eggs 2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 2/3 cup raisins (optional) Add all ingredients to list  …

Ingredients 12 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked & roughly mashed 2 Eggs; well beaten 250g Cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Butter Pepper 1/2 cup Sour cream 1/4 slice Green onions 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup grated tasty cheese Directions Mix potatoes with remaining ingredients. Mix well, but lightly; do not whip! Place in a greased 20cm round casserole…