Wondering what to eat in Gemini season? I've got 100 awesome recipes to see you through this season of duality and intellectual exploration. Keep your mind fuelled with something delicious.
Gemini season is right on the cusp of summer, with fresh fruits and vegetables popping up all over the place. Gemini energy is all about duality, able to hold opposing views and see all sides of things. Ruled by air and Mercury, Gemini can aid communication and intellect. But it can also be a bit overwhelming, swinging back and forth from one extreme to another. Let's see what foods will help us bring in the energy of the season.
Gemini Season Foods
Gemini season foods generally have a lightness to them, with the exception of sweet potatoes. They also tend to be beautifully fragrant and perfect for spring. Here are some of the foods associated with the sign of the twins.
- almond
- bergamot
- dill
- lavender
- lemongrass
- parsley
- peas
- sweet potato
Gemini Recipes
For Gemini season I want to eat things that are light and fun and call in the sunshine. It's great if the foods can be shared with others in this highly social season. Here are some awsome recipes using Gemini corresponded foods for you to experiment with.
- Lavender Cake
- Garlic & Herb Focaccia
- Orzo Pasta with Bacon & Peas
- Lemongrass Gin Cocktail
- Almond Pastry Puff
- Garlic Bread Mac & Cheese
- Indian Spiced Pea & Potato Wraps
- Amaretto Sour
- Cajun Sweet Potatoes
- Lime Ginger & Lemongrass Infused Water
- Vegetarian Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
- Earl Grey Ice Cream
- Chocolate Amaretto Tart
- Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
- Dill Potato Salad
- Orange & Amaretto Cider
- Grilled Potato Foil Packets with Lemon Dill Creme Fraiche
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Maple Butter
- Herb Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
- Baked Sweet Potato Brulee
- Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables
- Almond Flour Cookies
- Garlic Herb Bread
- Peas with Pancetta & Cream
- Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
Mercury Foods
Mercury is the planet of communication. We know how it can mess with our messages when it goes retrograde, so let's give it some healthy respect and enhance our ability to connect with others with some foods that honor the closest planet to the sun.
- almond
- beans
- bergamot
- carrots
- celery
- chickpeas
- dill
- hazelnut
- lavender
- lemongrass
- mint
- parsley
- pomegranate
Mercury Recipes
These recipes should give you plenty to talk about. I find a delicious dish is often all the conversation starter you need.
- Mint Brownies
- Cornish Pasties
- Chickpea & Spinach Curry
- Mint Limeade
- Italian Panissa Rice & Beans
- Grasshopper Pie
- Mint Chocolate Mousse
- Orange Polenta Cake
- Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Nutella Oatmeal
- Maple Glazed Carrots
- Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chili Mint Yogurt
- Red Bean Salad
- Nutella Cupcakes
- BBQ Chicken Chili
- Carrot Ginger Orange Mimosas
- Nutella Mug Cake
- Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
- Sweet Potato Chickpea Dip
- Dill & Cheddar Popovers
- No-Churn Nutella Ice Cream
- Mint Chocolate Chip Brownie Ice Cream Cake
- Pomegranate Margarita
- Refried Bean Dip
- Easy Peanut Butter Hummus
Air Foods
Once again, air is the element of communication and the intellect. When we want to speak clearly and be understood, we call on this element. But given that air is essentially invisible, it can be difficult to represent. Here are a few air foods to help us connect to our logical side.
- almond
- banana
- basil
- beans
- bergamot
- celery
- cheese
- cherries
- chia seeds
- coffee
- figs
- hazelnut
- honey
- lavender
- lemongrass
- mango
- maple
- mint
- oats
- oranges
- oregano
- parsley
- peanut
- pine nuts
- pomegranate
- rice
- sage
- thyme
Air recipes
There are so many delicious flavors to work with here, it was hard to narrow it down to just 25 recipes. You're gonna love all of these.
- Crispy Honey Chicken
- Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies
- White Cheddar Fondue
- White Russian Milkshake
- Citrus Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Orange Scones
- Maple Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Whipped Feta on Toast
- Goat Cheese Souffle
- Lemon Risotto
- Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding
- Blue Cheese Fondue
- Honey Wheat Bread
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
- Brazilian Sunrise Cocktail
- Cheez-Its Mac & Cheese
- Cherry Brandy Cocktail
- Chocolate Orange Mousse
- Whipped Ricotta
- Spiced Honey Vodka
- Mini Cheddar Meatloaves
- Mudslide Milkshake
- Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Brie Grilled Cheese with Ham & Cherry Jam
What's in season for Gemini
Gemini falls in a plentiful season for spring foods. There's so much to choose from, even for those of us who are picky eaters and don't love fruits and vegetables. Be sure to check in on what's in season in your area. Here are some of the things you'll be likely to find during Gemini season.
- bananas
- basil
- bell peppers
- blackberries
- blueberries
- broccoli
- cabbage
- carrots
- chives
- corn
- cucumber
- dill
- green beans
- green onions
- lamb
- lettuce
- mint
- onion
- oregano
- parsley
- peas
- potatoes
- rosemary
- sage
- spinach
- sweet potatoes
- thyme
- tomatoes
- zucchini
Seasonal Recipes
Cooking seasonally is a great way to honor the earth, but even if you're not able to work with the freshest produce, there are still so many delicious ways to enjoy what's available in the late Spring. It's such an abundant and delicious season. Enjoy!
- Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta
- Brie & Blackberry Grilled Cheese
- Potato Rolls
- Spaghetti Quesadilla
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Breakfast Pot Pie
- Pork & Onion Hand Pies
- Mexican Spinach Dip
- Black Pudding Hash
- Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
- Lemon & Thyme Pound Cake
- Eggs in Purgatory
- Ham & Potato Soup
- Smoked Cheddar & Sage Biscuits
- Spinach Alfredo Mac & Cheese
- Mitraillette
- Rosemary Potato Rolls
- Risotto Bolognese
- Bacon Goat Cheese & Green Onion Biscuits
- Za'atar Potato Salad
- Corn & Green Onion Biscuits
- Chicken & Potato Bake
- Potato & Spinach Curry
- Bacon & Egg Potato Salad
- Strawberry Lemon Basil Infused Water
I hope you eat gloriously this Gemini season. If you make any of these recipes, I'd love for you to leave a rating and a comment. You can also share a photo of your creation with me on Instagram. I can't wait to see what you're cooking up.
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