As summer approaches, it's time to start planning for delicious meals to enjoy during the warm weather. One great way to spice up your summer menu is by trying out some summer solstice recipes. These recipes are not only tasty but also perfect for celebrating the longest day of the year. Here are a few recipes to try out: 1. Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar: Start off your summer solstice celebration with a sweet and tangy treat. Simply slice a fresh pineapple into rounds and grill them until they are caramelized.
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil, and add the leaves. Reduce heat and allow to steep for about 15 minutes. Strain leaves out, and then add honey or other sweetener to taste. If the tea is too strong, add a bit of water to thin it out. Pour into an ice-filled pitcher and serve. You may want to add a sprig of mint for garnish.
You can tell I am a very sensory person and one thing that made celebrations and holidays memorable as a kid were always the treats you walked away with. Litha is a great time to take advantage of nature s abundance there s stuff blooming everywhere and brewing batch of homemade mead is an excellent way to do this.
Simply slice a fresh pineapple into rounds and grill them until they are caramelized. Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert. 2.
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Summer Solstice Fantasy Feast
It’s here!! Nearly in the final hour!! Have been wicked busy but still dedicated to fulfilling my self imposed duty this year to upgrade all of my 2016 fantasy feasts. It brings me joy each year seeing people reblog my old feasts especially as those posts did help me to visualize and manifest incredible magical celebrations with friends. However as time goes on my standards unfortunately get higher and my tastes more elaborate so I felt it was time to redo my Summer Solstice vision. I hope this post with included recipes below get you in a hot summery mood!
In the read more there are the recipe links and additional explanations on personal symbolism and of course the image credits! I also always plan my feasts to be vegan inclusive for those with dietary restrictions but also aim for all the food to be somewhat local which matters in these seasonal feasts since it’s celebrating local nature. Anyway there is something for everyone here.
1: Starters
The ideal Summer Solstice feast to me is a mad fiery pagan bonfire bbq. If we are talking about a celebration honoring the fiery sun, summertime and food, my mind goes to a grill. However most BBQs can end up getting heavy quickly. Therefore the starters are a bit light. There will be charred vegetable skewers, steamed seafood, shrimp cocktail and jalapeno poppers. Honorable mention would be blistered padron peppers.
Garlic Herb roasted Shrimp with homemade Cocktail sauce recipe
Balsamic Grilled Veggie Skewers Recipe
Seafood image Source
(I would ideally want to serve just steamed seafood. The image is from a Paella recipe which is very summery but Paella is definitely a main dish and not a starter).
2: Sides
The bread choice for this feast will be focaccia with sundried tomatoes and garden herbs. Other dishes will be charred bell peppers, and a refreshing cucumber tomato salad.
3: Mains
The grill would provide a selection of food, but the main feature would be marinated barbeque ribs. The plant based option would be stuffed grilled bell peppers with smoked paprika.
Stuffed Bell Peppers image source (there’s no vegan recipes online that I find satisfying so I would prepare this with sautéed pinto beans with red onions in tomato sauce, smoked paprika, coriander and topped with a dash of chili flakes and oat crème fraiche).
Marinated Ribs Source (Beer-b-q ribs recipe)
4: Desserts
Summer is the fruity season!! We start to see more fruits in season towards the Summer crossquarter harvest, yet Summer Solstice sees strawberries and in some regions melons start to ripen. Other fruits I associate with this sabbat are light citrus flavors from Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime. Also since I was raised in NJ a regional summery treat we have are orange creamsicles. It’s a dreamy creamy citrus delight and has a special place in my heart so I feel like since it evokes summer so well for me it deserves a spot here.
For each sabbat dessert I have a tart of choice, a cake of choice and a special dish. The tart for Summer Solstice is torn between a fresh strawberry tart and a lemon meringue, but I would ultimately choose a lemon meringue tart with flamed mallow topping. The cake would be strawberry shortcake, and the special dessert would be an icecream cake (could change flavors per year but would mostly be orange creamsicle). Alternatives provided would be ice cream cookies as they are easy to make with vegan options/dietary restrictions and in different variety of flavors to suit peoples pallets. Also if you are in a region where it’s available, definitely a watermelon fruit salad. Watermelon was such a big part of summer in NJ but in England its like out of region so it’s mostly strawberries over here.
5: Drinks
Fruits really make their way into everything during summertime and the drink selection would reflect this. Only thing not pictured here would be an elderflower fresh mint iced tea which will be cooling and refreshing to counter act all the hot and spicy foods. Other than that of course the main non-alcoholic drink will be lemonade!
For the alcoholic selection I would love Strawberry wine, boozy melon bowls and grapefruit shandies (shoffenhofer tastes like summer on tap it will change your life). The spirit of choice will be tequila. Something about tequila is so fiery, summery and solar. I would make spicy mezcal sunset margaritas and flamed tequila shots.
6: Treats
Final part!! You can tell I am a very sensory person and one thing that made celebrations and holidays memorable as a kid were always the treats you walked away with. The little candies, snacks and tokens. If I were to have a celebration with a whole community including kids I would include some of these. Summery sweets for me were salt water taffy, fruity gummies (especially shark gummies), sticky sun drops on paper and fruity candies with melon, strawberry and citrus flavors. For savory options I would love spicy and smoky treats from fiery chili chips to smoked paprika crisps.
If you made it this far thank you so much for reading it all!! Hope I put you on a visual sensory experience for the summer. I would love to hear what dishes and foods you associate with the summer solstice or summer time in general.
You can check my litha tag for more ideas or my correspondence list for why I associate certain things with this time of year.
Mix the dill and garlic into the cream cheese, and stir until blended. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the tortillas. In layers, add the lettuce, carrots, tomato and chicken breast. Top with cheese.
Watermelon Feta Salad: Beat the summer heat with a refreshing salad made with juicy watermelon and tangy feta cheese. Cube the watermelon and crumble the feta cheese. Toss them together in a bowl along with some fresh mint leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve chilled for a light and flavorful side dish. 3. Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa: Take advantage of the abundance of fresh seafood during the summer months with this delicious dish. Season a salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice. Grill the salmon until it is cooked through and flaky. Serve with a vibrant mango salsa made with diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. 4. Strawberry Basil Lemonade: Beat the heat and stay hydrated with a refreshing strawberry basil lemonade. Blend together fresh strawberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove any solids and mix it with chilled water for a fruity and herbal twist on a classic drink. 5. Summer Berry Pavlova: Celebrate summer with a show-stopping dessert that features an airy meringue base topped with a medley of fresh berries. Whip egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form and bake it in the oven until crispy. Once cooled, top the meringue with whipped cream and a variety of summer berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for a visually appealing and delectable dessert. Remember, these summer solstice recipes are not only delicious but also perfect for enjoying the long summer days. Experiment with these recipes and feel free to add your own twist to suit your taste buds. Enjoy the flavors of summer and celebrate the solstice with these delightful dishes..
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