Summer solstice meals

Embrace the magic of the Summer Solstice with our Moody Moons Honey Cakes recipe. These delightful treats capture the essence of the season with their rich, golden sweetness and aromatic spices. Perfect for celebrating the longest day of the year, these cakes are infused with the warmth of honey and a touch of mystery. Whether you're hosting a solstice gathering or simply enjoying a moment of reflection, these honey cakes are sure to add a special touch to your festivities. Indulge in the…

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, the day with the most daylight hours. This is when the sun is at its peak, or zenith, the most powerful day of the year for solar energy, and the perfect time to partake in Summer Solstice rituals. It is often heralded as the first official day of summer, although after this point, the days will actually begin to grow shorter again. Despite that fact, celebrations of the solstice tend to center on the power of the sun, fire, warmth, joy…

Make this delicious soaked-dough recipe that you can shape into a festive sun for your congregation's summer picnic, your backyard barbeque, or even your summer solstice celebration. The recipe includes instructions for creating a simple sun-shape that only requires your two hands and a pair of kitchen scissors.

Embrace the vibrant flavors of summer with these delicious vegetarian recipes. From refreshing salads bursting with seasonal produce to grilled delights that showcase the beauty of plant-based ingredients, these recipes celebrate the bountiful offerings of the season. Whether you're a committed vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your summer menu, these recipes will inspire you.

These summer recipes are perfect for the solstice.

Sweet corn risotto is end-of-summer comfort food – after all, risotto isn't just for cold weather! The idea of this recipe actually came to me last year, in the height of sweet corn season, but it was a little too late in the summer to pull together a recipe to share here on PWWB. This year it is! The special thing about this recipe is that it makes use of the whole cob to ensure seasonal corn flavor really comes through. Fresh kernels are folded into the risotto itself, while the spent…

Milder than their cousin the onion, shallots are ideal for grilling. For a midsummer cookout in Sweden, home cook Asa Johanson tosses shallots in butter and olive oil, wraps them in foil with dill, and cooks the package slowly on the grill until the shallots soften and caramelize, taking on a deep, sweet flavor. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2014 issue with Per Styregård's story "A Midsummer's Dream."

Making grilled pizza is a fun alternative to baking it in the oven. See how you can easily create this delicious dish for an appetizer, snack or meal.

You’ll love these refreshing and satisfying vegan summer dinner recipes when the days are long and hot! Perfect for families, entertaining or meal prep. The following quick and easy veggie tart is crowd-pleasing, customizable and a true eye-catcher.

My Summer Solstice Sun Cookies are a delicious way to celebrate the longer days of sunshine in the summer. Made as a sugar cookie with a bright lemon curd center, these cookies will brighten your day. Save this recipe to Pinterest so you can revisit it summer after summer.

Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer or Estival Solstice, occurs when when one of the Earth’s poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. This is a day to celebrate the sun at its full expression. The Sun is the life force of the Earth. We celebrate all of the provisions that the Sun graces us with. Here are some simple Summer Solstice activities, which can also be enjoyed all summer long!

This lemon basil pasta salad is bright, herby and tossed with wholesome veggies. A tasty and lighter take on traditional pasta salads.

Summer Pasta Primavera - Supper With Michelle

Today is Midsummer! The summer solstice is a big deal in Scandinavian countries, and I grew up celebrating it with my local Swedish Society. We'd have a big potluck, replete with Scandinavian goodies, in a local park, raise a giant maypole, and then sing and dance Swedish songs around it. My florist parents and I would do all the decorations for the maypole - a local guy would bring a huge harvest of poplar and cottonwood branches to serve as the greenery, and my dad would wire it all ont…

50 Easy Summer Salads That Aren’t Epically Boring. #salads #easysalads #summersalads

This year to celebrate the Summer Solstice, I hosted a dinner party and bonfire with my friends and neighbors. I am the only witch in my friend group, but everyone loves free food, companionship, and bonfires, right? Roughly 15 people attended and thankfully the majority of the food was eaten or taken on the road. We began the night by enjoying a delicious feast I prepared myself. Yes, I cooked all of the food. Menu: Cheese, Crackers, and Smoked Salmon Nonalcoholic Raspberry Mango Sangria…

SAVE FOR LATER 👉 This Juicy Street Corn Pasta Salad is bursting with fresh flavors and is super easy to whip up! Perfect for summer BBQs or potlucks, it will wow your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds.

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This strawberry salad is the best spring and summer meal! Super crunchy and textured with avocado and goat cheese. Absolutely delicious.

Stay cool on those hot summer days.