Every year we have more of a party and less of a ritual for the Summer Solstice.
The Pagan Kitchen will gather its members together and have fun on the longest day of the year.
We'll have a lot of water balloons, games and food.
We'll have a roaring fire and stay up late with our bonfire and light sparklers when it gets dark.
We love to cook and this time around our menu will be:
Shrimp & Crab Ceviche
Smoked Brisket
BBQ Chicken Skewers with Mango Chutney
Cuban Black Beans
Smoked Mushrooms & Artichoke Hearts
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Baked Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Fresh Watermelon
Here's the recipe for the Shrimp & Crab Ceviche
Cooking oil (we use Peanut oil)
18 corn tortillas
1 1⁄2 lbs medium cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
3⁄4 lb lump crabmeat
1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Add salt to taste
2 avocados, peeled, seeded and cut into slices
2 limes, cut into wedges
DIRECTIONS
Pour oil into a heavy medium pot to a depth of 1” and heat over medium-high heat until temperature is hot enough.
Working in batches, fry tortillas until light golden brown, turning once, about 30 seconds.
Transfer the tostadas to a paper towel-lined plate to let drain and cool.
Put shrimp, crab, lemon juice, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and salt to taste into a large bowl and stir to combine.
Spoon Ceviche evenly onto tostadas, garnish each with a slice of avocado and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Even it's just a small group or even by yourself, you can celebrate the Midsummer with a few fun things to do and eat.
Taking a hike, tending the garden, reading a good book, watch movies, do something for someone else, cooking, or spend some time on personal spiritual growth. Research Pagan history and beliefs, do a Tarot card reading for yourself.
Whatever you decide, be good to yourself and enjoy the Midsummer energy.
