Recipes to Celebrate Mabon

The autumn equinox is known as witch's Thanksgiving. We've got 100 awesome recipes to celebrate Mabon with all your favorite fall flavors. You'll definitely be grateful for all this food.

What is Mabon?

Mabon usually falls around the 21st of September, but it depends on the timing of the autumnal equinox. In 2026, it's actually on September 23rd. It's the second of three harvest festivals, and to me, it's the harvesty of them all. Think cornucopias full of fresh corn, squash, nuts, and grains. Think Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving. Think tables groaning with abundance.

The history of Mabon specifically is a bit sketchy, and it's formalization in the Wheel of the Year may be a more recent practice, but harvest festivals are definitely nothing new. Giving thanks for the crops that would see your family through the winter is definitely not new. And though we may no longer be tied to an agrarian cycle, I would never pass up an opportunity to express gratitude. Or to have a feast.

A Mabon feast is going to be celebrating all those crops your ancestors would have been harvesting. You'll see some carry over from Lammas or Lughnasadh, and some of these will appear again at Samhain. They'll be delicious every time.

Bread

I'm always celebrating with bread, and though wheat and grain are most closely associated with Lughnasadh, they're still great recipes to celebrate Mabon. Break bread and give thanks with those you love. Or use bread as an ingredient for a truly delicious dish.

• Savoury Sausage Bread Pudding - Turn slightly stale bread into a breakfast feast with fresh herbs and plenty of cheese.
• Sour Cream Scones - Top them with clotted cream and jam from your summer berry harvest.
• Pork Puff Pastry Pockets - Anything wrapped in puff pastry is extra awesome. Carve gratitude sigils into the top to vent the steam.
• Buttermilk Soda Bread - A simple and rustic no-yeast bread that will be the perfect accompaniment to whatever you're cooking in your cauldron.
• Dutch Baby - Top it with your favorite autumn flavors. Apple and cinnamon would be awesome.
• Parmesan Oregano Bread - A delicious loaf for sandwiches to take on a Mabon picnic.
• Cheddar Quick Bread - This is an easy cheesy bread option that is perfect for anyone who doesn't feel confident baking with yeast.
• Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding - If you have day old pastries, this is the most delicious way to consume them.
• Goat Cheese Crostini with Macadamia Nuts & Honey - Little toasts topped with herbs and honey are definitely magical.
• Satsuma & Dark Chocolate Brioche - These sweet little loaf has the happiness vibes of orange and chocolate. And I know for a fact it makes excellent French toast.
• Tear & Share Flower Bread - Form this wheat bread loaf into a flower and carve a gratitude sigil into the top.
• Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding - Use any leftover bread from your feast to make this delicious dessert.

Oats

All grains are celebrated at this time of year, and oats are no exception. Celebrate abundance with this chewy goodness.

• Nutella Oatmeal - So much better than the stuff from the packet, homemade oatmeal is even more awesome when you stir on your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. Good morning Mabon. Don't mind if I do.
• Homemade Oatcakes - No Celtic cheese board is complete without them. Probably. I don't know. They seem to really love them in Scotland, and they're way better when they're homemade.
• Nutella No-Bake Cookies - Made with oats and some peanut butter as well, this reicpe brings wisdom through the power of hazelnuts.
• Chocolate Porridge - Make your breakfast a bit more indulgent and add the happiness vibes of chocolate to the abundance vibes of oats.
• Whole Wheat Guinness Soda Bread - Bread, oats, beer, and all in a hurry without waiting for anything to rise.
• Honey Wheat Bread - Topped with a sprinkling of oats for grounded abundance.
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - These cookies are made with maple syrup, and they're absolutely irresistible.
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Perfect for the solitary witch, this recipe makes enough for one or two people.
• White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies - Mix up your oatmeal cookie game with sweet, tart, jewel-bright dried cranberries for those autumn vibes.

Corn

Corn is a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and protection, so invite plenty of that into your life for Mabon. And don't forget to give thanks for all you have.

• Frito Chili Cheese Wraps - Who says corn chips don't carry corn energy? Not this witch. If you're not much of a cook, this is a great recipe for you.
• Cornbread-Topped Chilli Mac - Are you a wannabe kitchen witch who's actually not got much cooking experience? This recipe is perfect for you.
• Cheddar Habanero Cornbread - Bring a little fire energy to your Mabon table with this spicy cornbread.
• Chicken Corn Chowder - This pot is absolutely heaving with delicious abundance. Perfect to go with your loaf of bread.
• Bacon & Corn Risotto - I think this recipe is an excellent celebration of sweet summer corn. Use frozen if you need to, but this is a great time to slice fresh corn straight off the cob.
• Cheddar Corn Soup - I made this for my Lughnasadh feast, and it was a huge hit.
• Vegan Sweet Corn & Roasted Bell Pepper Soup - For the meatless witches, this soup will summon the sunshine.
• Lemon Polenta Cake - A sweet and delicious way to enjoy the energy of corn along with the uplifting flavor of lemon. It's pure magic.
• Corn & Green Onion Biscuits - With just three ingredients, these are going to become your favorite soup dipper for the season.
• White Cheddar Polenta Souffle - For the fancy kitchen witch, this is really tasty and actually pretty easy to make.
• Jalapeno Hush Puppies - Somehow it always feels like a feast when hush puppies are on the table.

Pomegranate

Pomegranates are associated with wisdom and protection. As the days slowly get shorter, their energy can also help connect us to the cycle of death and rebirth that is so apparent in this season. Call in their energy to help you listen to your inner voice.

• Ginger Pomegranate Cocktail - My personal favorite, this drink combines the energy of air and fire.
• Pomegranate Margarita - Turn your Mabon feast in a real party. Go ahead and make a huge pitcher. Fill your cauldron. It'll be fine.
• Pomegranate Martini - For the sophisticated witch.
• Sweet Potato Chickpea Dip - The vibrant fall colors in this dish are almost as exciting as how delicious it is.
• Pomegranate Mimosa - A sparkly way to celebrate the witch's thanksgiving.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin season has finally arrived. Loaded up with seeds, pumpkins are a major symbol of abundance. They'll keep the good stuff coming throughout the season. Plus, all the spices in pumpkin recipes tend to be associated with prosperity.

• Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins - Filled with sweet cream cheese, these muffins are a portable feast.
• Pumpkin Scones - Make these for your coven mates, and they'll love you forever.
• Pumpkin Cornmeal Pancakes - Add in extra abundance energy with a handful of coarse and delicious cornmeal.
• Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake - Straight up super pumpkiny cheesecake action.
• Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake - Add some attracting power with creamy caramel.
• Pumpkin Cake - I would eat this cake every single day if I could.
• Pumpkin Spice Gooey Butter Cake - Another great semi-homemade recipe for the beginner kitchen witch.
• Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce - A hearty dinner for a cold autumn evening.
• Pumpkin Pancakes - Start your day with some prosperity magic.
• Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes - These would be great to take to a Mabon potluck.
• Pumpkin Spice White Russians - Raise a glass in gratitude for the abundance of the seasons.

Squash & Root Vegetables

We're digging up the Earth's bounty and harvesting those bigger vegetables this time of year. Beyond pumpkin, we're eating squashes such as zucchini and butternut squash, as well as root veggies like carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and parsnips.

• Potato Rolls - These are seriously the lightest, fluffiest, most delicious rolls I've ever made. I can't get enough.
• Cajun Sweet Potatoes - A super simple dish with a bit of a fiery kick.
• Zuchinni Potato Pancakes - Double Mabon veggie action fried up crisp and delicious.
• Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells - A totally delicious meatless recipe with a sprinkle of prosperity-drawing nutmeg.
• Maple Glazed Carrots - Maple corresponds to the expansive and abundant planet of Jupiter.
• Creamy Parsnip Soup - A favorite in our house, this soup is surprisingly peppery, bringing the warmth you need as autumn settles in.
• Black Pudding Hash - With potatoes and chopped chili, this dish is a mess of awesomeness.
• Carrot Ginger Orange Mimosa - Not that you need an excuse to start drinking early, but this is a pretty awesome one.
• Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup - These two orange vegetables will put you in touch with your creativity and inspiration.
• Vegetarian Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie - A deep dish of lentils, tomato, sweet potato, and cheese.
• Za'atar Potato Salad - If it's still warm enough for an outdoor Mabon celebration, you definitely want to be the person who brings this to the potluck.
• Butternut Squash Baked Risotto - Combine delicious squash with the protection and prosperity energy of rice, plus lots of cheese for a bit of happiness.

Apples

This is the food I most associate with September, so they had to feature in these recipes to celebrate Mabon. It's also a food closely associated with witches. Each apple contains a hidden pentagram, so you're always protected when eating or drinking apples.

• Pork & Apple Hot Pot - Fill your cauldron with slow-cooked pork and apples.
• Apple Butter - For the witch who got a little carried away with the apple picking.
• Caramel Stuffed Apple Cider Cookies - Made with hot apple cider mix, these cookies pack a serious (if artificial) apple flavor.
• Apple Butter & Sharp Cheddar Grilled Cheese - Cheese is associated with success and happiness. I know I certainly feel happy while eating it.
• Spiced Sparkling Cider Cocktail - This drink is loaded up with all those prosperity spices.
• Orange & Amaretto Cider - Fortified with a bit of mead, this drink gives off serious ancient Celtic vibes.
• Green Apple Martini - Gorgeously green and surprisingly potent, this is the perfect libation for your coven gathering.
• Cloudy Cider Cup - Add cucumber, lime, and mint to your cup of cider to make it even more magical.
• Apple Margarita - A unique twist on a classic cocktail that features fall flavors and the magic of apple.
• Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuits with Apple Butter - Trust me, this is extremely awesome.
• Apple Brandy Frozen Punch - It's basically an alcoholic apple slushie, so that's pretty awesome.

Autumn Herbs

Though we don't have as many fresh herbs as we did at Litha, we can still work with the energy of parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme at Mabon. Whether you use fresh or dried herbs in your cooking and your craft, they still carry potent energy.

• Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta - Infused with fresh rosemary, this simple pasta dish will feed the entire coven.
• Garlic & Herb Focaccia Bread - Topped with roasted garlic, parsley, and thyme, this is a beautiful bread to accompany soup season.
• Smoked Cheddar & Sage Biscuits - Sage is also corresponded with Mabon, plus it gives that great cleansing energy.
• Whipped Ricotta - Top this cloud of creamy cheese with all your favorite dried herbs, including the three mentioned above.
• Lemon & Garlic Pasta - With lots of fresh parsley and protective garlic, this simple pasta recipe is irresistible.
• Gammon Steaks with Parsley Sauce - Enjoy the simplicity of the harvest season.
• Garlic Bread Mac & Cheese - With a thick, garlicy crumb topping, this mac and cheese will make you feel unstoppable.
• Rosemary Potato Rolls - These always appear on my Thanksgiving table, so they're perfect for Mabon as well. Use them to help you create beautiful memories of your feast.
• Italian Roasted Potatoes - These roasties are coated in cornmeal and infused with fresh rosemary for a Mediterranean flavor.
• Chicken & Potato Bake - This super simple one pan meal features potatoes, garlic, lemon, and fresh rosemary for a super flavorful, easy weeknight dinner that's loaded with good vibes.
• Weeknight Chicken & Dumplings - This delicious dish with root veggies and fluffy sage-infused dumplings is quick enough to make on a weeknight, perfect for a quick celebration meal.
• Lemon & Thyme Pound Cake - A beautiful way to end your Mabon feast.

Fall Spices

It's time to bust out the cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. All of these spices bring abundance, which is the perfect vibe for the harvest season. Let's call it all in, kids. And make it delicious.

• Biscoff Trifle - A ridicuously awesome pile of cake and cream and custard and spiced cookies.
• Cookie Butter Cake - People can't stop talking about this cake. It's loaded with the energy of cinnamon.
• Double-Glazed Chai Spice Muffins - This is the epitome of sugar and spice and everything nice.
• Chocolate Cinnamon Cake - This chocolate loaf cake is delicate and flavorful and just the perfect afternoon treat.
• Cinnamon Pull-Apart Cake with Lemon Glaze - This cake is actually made with layers of yeasted bread doug. It's like vertical cinnamon rolls, and it's delish.
• Chaitini - Mix up your favorite spices into a tasty, creamy cocktail. This little libation will turn your coven gathering into a real party.
• No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Bars - If it's still too hot to bake in September where you live, this dessert is perfect for you.
• Homemade Cinamon Rolls - Take any excuse you can to make homemade cinnamon rolls. With their sacred spiral, they'll make you feel connected to the universe.
• Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting - The maple syrup adds its own magic to these gingery cupcakes.
• Spiced Honey Vodka - Perfectly sippable all on its own, this sweet spirit is infused with fall spices. Drink it hot for a warming treat.
• Biscoff Waffles - Good morning, abundance!
• French Toast Muffins - With a subtle cinnamon flavor, these muffins are perfectly transportable so you can share the Mabon vibes with friends.

Blackberries

Blackberries are sacred to Brighid, so I usually associate them with Imbolc, but they're also strongly connected to the autumn equinox. The brambly blackberry bush is still producing some final fruits in the late summer. These fruits are associated with the transition to the underworld, so perfect for a season that leads us into the dark half of the year.

• Brie & Blackberry Grilled Cheese - Sweet berries and gooey cheese will definitely raise your vibration.
• Lemon & Blackberry Pound Cake - An absolutely gorgeous cake for your Mabon table.
• Blackberry & Bourbon Spritzer - A fancy cocktail for a fancy sabbat.
• Blackberry Syrup - Pour the energy of blackberries into your coffee, over your pancakes, or wherever you need a bit of added berry sweetness.
• Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup - I'm always in the mood for bringing a little cinnamon magic into my life, and this blackberry syrup is a delicious way to incorporate summer fruits.

With all that, I'm sure you've found a few recipes to celebrate Mabon in spectacular fashion. If you make one of these recipes, I’d love to see it. Share your photos on Instagram, and hashtag them #awesomeon20.

And be sure to check my Kitchen Magick page for specific correspondences of various ingredients.

Joyous Mabon, my friends. May you find gratitude in every moment.