Imbolc Dinners?

Question

Does anyone know of a good dinner recipe for th Imbolc feast that doesnt include lamb?

Answer 1

Onion soup is one of the traditional dishes served.

Answer 2

I'm trying to remember what I did last year. It was good, and it wasn't lamb. Pork? I think I did a pork dish last year. Even though it's not traditionally Imbolc meat, I really can't stomach lamb. The texture is just gross.

I'd suggest googling it. There are a ton of soup recipes out there and I came across a corned beef & cabbage recipe (can't stand cabbage).

Blessed Imbolc!
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Answer 3

Well, Imbolc is also called Oilmec, so dairy products are big on the menu.
You could serve blintzes, colcannon, even lasagna.. it's really your call. Lamb is just traditional for Ireland and Scotland. Do what feels right for you. I've posted some links for recipe ideas.

Happy Imbolc!
Kallan

Answer 4

Instead of lamb, why not try a cream based soup?

The return of Spring (and thus new life) meant that there was a lot of fresh milk around. Since it's still cold out, a main dish of soup would be ideal. A salad, a dessert
(honey cake or a citrus based cake) and maybe some white wine would make a nice meal.

Answer 5

I'm still putting together our gathering for tomorrow, but I'll keep an eye on your Q to see if you get any good answers.
Have a blessed Imbolc...
Peace

Answer 6

Apple Pancakes
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tbs. sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1tsp. salt
2 well beaten egg yolks
2 cups milk
2 tbs. butter/margarine, melted
1 cup finely chopped apple, peeled and cored
2 stiffly beaten egg whites.

In a large non-metal bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients. In a smaller bowl, combine the milk and egg yolks. Pour mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well. Stir in the butter/margarine and apple. Fold in the egg whites. Let the batter set up for a few minutes. Cook on a hot griddle or in a large frying pan, using 1/3 cup of batter per pancake. Use a spatula or spoon to spread batter evenly. Remove from heat, dot with butter, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and roll up into log. Top with slightly heated applesauce and a dash of cinnamon.

 Fairy Honeycakes
These cakes are not unlike those made on the night before Beltane by women around the turn of the century. These cakes were left in the garden to please Faery visitors.
1/2 cup sweet white wine
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1 cup honey
2/3 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Oil for frying
1/8 teaspoon saltBeat the wine & egg in a medium bowl. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt & sugar in a small bowl. Stir into the egg mixture. Let stand 30 minutes. Combine the honey & nutmeg in a small bowl. Heat 1/2-inch of the oil in a frying pan until hot, but not smoking. Drop the batter into the oil 1 tablespoon at a time; fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dip into the honey. Yield: 1 1/2 Dozen. Can also be eaten on Lammas and the Day of the Dryads.

 Danish Gingerbread Recipe
1 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup honey
1 teasp grated lemon rind
1 teasp vanilla extract
1 teasp ground ginger
1/2 teasp ground cloves
1 teasp ground cinnamon
1 teasp salt
1 teasp baking soda
4 1/2 cups flour
Cream butter and sugar. Add syrup, honey, lemon rind & vanilla, spices, salt & soda. Add enough flour to make soft dough. Chill until firm enough to roll.
Set oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour baking sheets. On floured cloth roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Bake 8 min or until puffed and dry. Cool on a rack and decorate with colored icing.
Icing for Gingerbread:
1 1/2 cup sifted confectioner's sugar
1 egg white
1 teasp lemon juice
a few drops of vanilla extract
various food colorings
(Collect flavored extracts and food colorings and get creative)
Beat everything but the colors and extracts until the icing peaks. If necessary add more sugan and egg white. Divide into separate bowls for each of the different colors and extracts...have fun!

Answer 7

turkey jerky.