FAERY WINE
1-1/2 cups milk per serving
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp.vanilla extract
cinnamon
Warm milk, being careful not to boil. In each glass or mug, add honey and vanilla. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon.
SWEDISH WAFFLES
(serves four)
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1 cup evaporated milk or cream
3 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1-1/2+ cup flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Prepare and preheat waffle iron.Mix all ingredients until mixture takes on a slightly puffy appearance. Pour the batter into a hot waffle iron and bake until done (about 3 minutes). In Sweden, it is traditional to use preserves or honey to top the waffles. Butter and/or whipped cream are suitable dairy toppings for the season.
WISE AND CREAMY SALMON SOUP
The salmon is the wisest and most ancient of living creatures. Brid is guardian of all knowledge and keeper of all memory, so this soup seems appropriate.
1 pkg. cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 cup milk
2 tsp. dijon mustard (to bring wealth)
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp. dried dill (for protection of home and job)
2 green onions with tops sliced (for purity)
1 can chicken broth
12 oz. smoked salmon, flaked, or 1 can, drained and flaked
Heat cream cheese, milk, mustard, dill, onions, and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in salmon and heat until hot and ready to serve.
ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH HERB WHITE SAUCE
Asparagus spears are for grounding; ruled by Earth and Venus. Snap ends and steam asparagus for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender in a vegetable steamer.
Sauce:
2 Tbl. margarine or butter
2 Tbl. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/6 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dill
dash sage
dash nutmeg
1 cup milk
Heat margarine over low heat until melted. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, dill, sage, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat when mixture is smooth. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Pour sauce over spears when ready to serve.
MAGICKAL CREAM PUFFS
For the puffs:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1-1/4 cups flour
4 eggs
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Lower heat and add flour. Stir on low heat until batter forms a ball shape. Remove from heat. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Drop, using a tablespoon, onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown at 375 degrees.
For the filling:
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbl. cornstarch (ruled by the Sun, brings health and wealth)
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
2 Tbl. butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Confectioner’s sugar
In a saucepan, slowly bring sugar, cornstarch, and salt to a boil, stirring constantly until thick. Add milk, egg yolks, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Let cool. Fill puffs with cream and sprinkle with Confectioner’s sugar.