Recipes to Celebrate Ostara

Whether you're celebrating Ostara, Spring Equinox, or even Passover or Easter, you can call in the energy of the season with a feast. I've got 100 simple, everyday recipes to celebrate Ostara that will invite fertility and abundance into your life. It's gonna be awesome.

I am truly a modern witch, practical in every way. Sure, I love a ritual with a bit of theatrics now and then, but most days, my magic is all about just getting through the day. When I want to celebrate a sabbat, I don't want to go out and buy a bunch of weird ingredients or make some ancient recipe that possibly tastes like garbage. That does not raise my vibration.

You know what does raise my vibration? Making and eating simple recipes that I know taste great and cooking them with a bit of extra intention for the special occasion. Let's take a look at some common ingredients associated with Ostara, their symbolism, and then some really tasty recipes to celebrate Ostara that you can make with them.

What is Ostara?

In case you've never heard of Ostara, it's a neo-pagan/Wiccan/witch holiday, known as a sabbat. It's the spoke in the Wheel of the Year marked by the spring or vernal equinox. It's the day when night and day are equal. Are you thinking that word sounds a lot like Easter? That's not a coincidence.

The spring festival honoring the goddess Eostre predates the festival of Easter. This is a time of fertility and new life. Ever wonder where the Easter bunny and Easter eggs came from? These are Ostara traditions, both symbolizing fertility and abundance. Of course, our current version of Ostara is based on a mixture of myth and more modern traditions. To me, it's an opportunity to pause and show gratitude for the change in seasons and the bursting abundance of nature.

The exact date of Ostara changes a bit form year to year. In 2026 in the Northern Hemisphere, the equinox falls on March 20th. Some people believe there's a window of a few days to celebrate, but the best thing about being a witch is that you can do whatever works for you.

Below you'll find specific ingredients that are tied to Ostara, a bit about their magical properties, and some absolutely delicious recipe ideas for your Ostara feast.

Eggs

The most obvious symbol of this season is eggs. Cultures around the world have traditions of decorating eggs, some extremely elaborately. Eggs symbolize both fertility and protection, so let's eat as many of them as we can.

• Savoury Sausage Bread Pudding - This rustic recipe is a brilliant way to use up leftovers and stale bread.
• Lemon Meringue Fool - A super simple, no-bake, five minute dessert with store-bought meringue nests.
• Bacon & Egg Salad - You gotta get your greens, but you might as well top them with something delicious.
• Gourmet Waffle Burger - This open-faced burger is topped with a fried egg for a bit of fertility magick.
• Secret Ingredient Deviled Eggs - What's the secret? Is it magic? Maybe, but also it's butter.
• Breakfast Pizza - Piled high with sausage and hashbrowns, then covered in beaten egg, you're gonna want to enjoy this all day long.
• Turkish Eggs - This fiery dish will super charge your energy.
• Eggs in Purgatory - Can eggs and tomatoes be a religious experience? Will they lead you toward heaven or hell? You decide.
• Turkish Pide - A traditional boat-shaped dough is filled with cheese, chorizo, and a baked egg.
• Goat Cheese Souffle - There's something about goat cheese that just feels springy to me. Plus cheese has properties of success and happiness.
• Jalapeno Deviled Eggs - For when you want some fertility in a hurry.
• Breakfast Pot Pie - With scrambled eggs, hash browns, and flaky pastry in addition to the ham, this would make the perfect Ostara brunch for several people.
• Everything Breakfast Pastries - Topped with lots of seeds and filled with herby eggs, this pastry is a fertility bomb.

Ham & Bacon

Okay, so truly traditional animal proteins at this time of year would be rabbit because of their prolific fertility, or lamb because of the season. I can't get rabbit at my local supermarket, and I'm not partial to lamb, so I usually go for ham and bacon. Pigs are also a symbol of fertility and abundance, and given that it's still the start of spring, our ancestors would have been using up the last of the preserved meat at this time of year. Seems like a good enough reason to eat something salty and delicious.

• Red Currant Glazed Ham - Adapt this recipe to fit your intention and your needs.
• Orzo Pasta with Bacon & Peas - A bowl of pasta with the bright green of Spring.
• Sausage Rolls with Ham & Cheddar - A delicious make-ahead treat for a Spring Equinox picnic.
• Swiss & Bacon Dip - Serve this warm and gooey dip in a bread bowl for grounding and, of course, deliciousness.
• Brie Grilled Cheese with Ham & Cherry Jam - Add a hint of sweetness to your grilled cheese.
• Gammon Steaks with Parsley Sauce - The verdent energy of pasley increases your abundance and protection.
• Ham & Potato Soup - Ground that abundant energy of spring with this earthy soup.
• Creamy Chicken & Bacon Pasta
• Ham & Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes - This recipe is adaptable to whatever leftovers you may have in your fridge. Our ancestors would want us to be resourceful.
• Bacon Goat Cheese & Green Onion Biscuits - Cut your biscuits into egg shapes or carve sigils into the dough before baking.
• Cayenne Candied Bacon - My favorite way to spice up the morning.
• Egg Tortilla Pie - A super simple recipe for one or two for a quick Ostara lunch.
• Bacon Carbonara - This one is so good, you might not even want to share.
• English Pizza Rustica - A pile of cured meats and cheeses wrapped in flaky pastry.

Seasonal Vegetables

Since we're celebrating the start of a new season, it makes sense to celebrate with what is abundant right now. This will vary from location to location. The best thing to do is go to the local farmer's market and see what they've got. If you're like me and there's not a farmer's market near you, you can always google it. As a certified picky eater, this means spinach, baby potatoes, lettuce, parsnips, and green onions for me. If you're looking for meatless recipes to celebrate Ostara, you'll find a few here.

• Mexican Spinach Dip - A delicious, sharable cheese dip with Southwest flavors.
• Corn & Green Onion Biscuits - Corn is also a powerful fertility symbol.
• Chorizo & Potato Breakfast Burrito - With eggs as well as crispy potatoes, this is a delicious way to start your celebrations.
• Easy Leek & Potato Soup - Here in Scotland, warming comfort food is still very much needed.
• Spinach Alfredo Mac & Cheese - It's just really yummy.
• Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad - An elegant salad with beautiful goddess energy.
• Cider Braised Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables - This pot of goodness has everything you need for a feast.
• Creamy Parsnip Soup - This is a favorite in our house.
• Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells - Do pasta shells look like eggs?
• Chicken & Ham Pie - Fill it with lots of spring vegetables to call in all sorts of good energy.
• Potato & Spinach Curry - Use new potatoes here for extra spring energy.
• Za'atar Potato Salad - Add the bright flavors of za'atar to your standard potato salad for something unforgettable.
• Maple Glazed Carrots - Bring a balance of masculine energy to your Ostara table.

Seasonal Fruits

Again, check for what's available in your area. We're pretty far north here in Scotland, so we're looking at rhubarb, and imported fruits like citrus, pineapple and bananas. In some places you'll also be able to find strawberries this time of year. Citrus evokes a vibrant cleansing energy that's perfect for the fresh start of Ostara. Use these fruits in both sweet and savoury applications.

• Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce - I could eat this bright and comforting dish by the bucketload.
• Strawberry Soju Slushie - A simple but potent drink that's great if you live in a part of the world where it truly feels like Spring at Ostara.
• Lemon & Blackberry Pound Cake - Call in goddess energy with this simple loaf cake.
• Whipped Feta on Toast - This is the perfect platform for fresh fruit like strawberries with some balsamic. Seeds and herbs are also awesome toppings.
• Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes - Wake up to a bright new season with plenty of abundance energy.
• Lime & Ginger Mocktail - A delicious option for those who don't or can't have alcohol.
• Blackcurrant & Lemon Cocktail - This will give you a flavor of the summer to come.
• 5 Minute Microwave Lemon Cake - In a hurry for an Ostara treat? I've got you covered.
• Lemon Ricotta Pasta - With Brie, fresh basil, and corn, this one pot dish is full of amazing flavor.
• Whole Wheat Lemon & Chia Seed Waffles - A healthier breakfast option to start your celebrations.
• Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake - I'm saying yes to all things chocolate.
• Orange Poppy Seed Muffins - A sunnier, sweeter twist on a classic muffin.
• Lemon Garlic Pasta - A meatless pasta dish with powerful protection.
• Citrus Bundt Cake - Citrus fruits have powerful cleansing energy.

Chocolate

Chocolate eggs are a relatively new invention, starting with 18th century pastry chefs showing off their artistic skills. However, chocolate is basically a spiritual experience for me, so I'll take any excuse to incorporate it into my celebrations. And I think Easter chocolate is superior to all other holiday chocolate. I can't explain it. Must be magic.

• Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies - Okay, not super witchy, but how can you resist?
• No-Bake Holiday Pie - Decorate with the best chocolate ever, Cadbury Mini Eggs.
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups - Swap out the peanut butter cups for your favorite egg-shaped chocolates.
• Chocolate Orange Scones - These are ideal for taking along to an Ostara feast at another location.
• Chocolate Banana Muffins - I know for a fact these are so easy, a four-year-old can make them (with supervision, of course).
• Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding - A great way to use up any stale bread, as well as any leftover Easter chocolate (if such a thing exists).
• Marshmallow Brownies - You could use Peeps if you really wanted to.
• Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Orange Frosting - A pretty little cake with sunny orange flavors. Place an orange slice in the center to represent the returning sun.
• Mascarpone Meringue Cake - A dessert made from egg whites seems absolutely perfect.
• No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecake - White symbolizes the fresh start of Ostara.
• Chocolate Lime Pie - A fluffy cloud of no-bake goodness.
• Homemade Cosmic Brownies - Use Easter or Spring-themed sprinkles.
• Chocolate Orange Mousse - Orange is one of the happiest scents in the world. These little chocolate pots will make your feast extra special.

Mint

Mint is well-known for prosperity and money magic, but given its ability to grow so prolifically, I'd say it's definitely got some fertility energy as well. Plus, it's just so bright and springy. Seems like these would be perfect recipes to celebrate Ostara.

• Mint Chocolate Mousse - Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rich mousse is absolutely irresistible.
• Mint Brownies - A cheeky layer of peppermint ganache hidden between rich chocolate layers. It's pure awesomeness.
• Cherry Ginger Mint Cocktail - A very feminine cocktail for a deeply feminine sabbat.
• Mint Limeade - Prosperity in a glass.
• Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies - Make a classic all little bit more magical.
• Grasshopper Pie - This boozy no-bake dessert evokes the insects that are beginning to reemerge with the return of longer days.
• Mint Cucumber Lemon Water - Stay hydrated while evoking the abundance of the season.
• Gammon Steak with Pineapple Salsa - Also features seasonal pineapple and mint.
• Vanilla Ginger Mojito - This mint based cocktail has a certain seductive quality with sensual vanilla and ginger.
• Mint Simple Syrup - If you have any leftover fresh mint from other recipes, definitely make some of this.
• Blueberry Mojito Muffins - Add a touch if mint to a classic muffin.
• Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chili Mint Yogurt - If you live somewhere where it's already time to pull out the grill, this would be perfect.
• Cloudy Cider Cup - Fill your cup with an abundance of apples, cucumbers, and mint, then top with cider for a refreshing drink.

Honey

Honey gives the energy of the reemergence of fertility and abundance after the long winter. You may start to see bees emerging at this time of year depending on where you live, so incorporate honey into your Ostara feast to call in sweetness and give thanks for the interconnectedness of the natural world.

• Crispy Honey Chicken - This Chinese-inspired recipe is totally delicious.
• Spiced Honey Vodka - This sweet libation is so sippable straight up. It would also make a sweet offering to nature deities or ancestors. And if it's still quite crisp around Ostara where you live, this can also be served warm.
• Honey Chili Chicken - A spicy take on a Chinese American dish that's absolutely irresistible.
• Goat Cheese Crostini - Topped with honey and macadamia nuts, this has the promise of spring.
• Honey Whole Wheat Pancakes - With a touch of natural sweetness, these healthier pancakes are worth eating by the stack.
• Honey Wheat Bread - Delicious for dipping in soup or making sandwiches for an Ostara picnic.
• Hot Honey Sauce - Drizzle this over anything that will stand still long enough.

Almonds

Almonds are corresponded to Ostara and carry the energy of beauty, fertility, luck, and prosperity. Ground almonds are also a great ingredient for gluten-free desserts. Nuts and seeds would definitely be rounding out an early spring festival while our ancestors anticipated the abundance of the season to come.

• Almond Pastry Puff - Puff pastry filled with a sweet almond paste is more delicious than I would have imagined.
• Chocolate Amaretto Tart - Deeply indulgent, this dessert is filled with Amaretto-flavored chocolate ganache.
• Orange & Amaretto Cider - Call in powerful apple magick with this simple drink.
• Spiced Flourless Chocolate Cake - A throw back to the flavors of winter.
• Flourless Chocolate Lime Cake with Margarita Cream - A simple yet festive gluten-free dessert.
• Nutty Nutella Boozy Milkshake - Made with Amaretto and Frangelico, this milkshake is a party in a glass.
• Orange Polenta Cake - Gluten-free and full of sun energy.
• Amaretto Sour - It's just amaretto and lemon juice, but somehow I can't stop drinking it.
• Lemon Polenta Cake - I can never seem to get enough of this moist, sweet, and tart cake.
• Almond Flour Cookies - Nestle a sugared almond in the center of each cookie to represent the eggs of Eostre.
• Chocolate Mint Cupcakes - These are made with ground amonds to bring a bit of that fertile nut energy.
• Bakewell Tart - A British classic that evokes a walk in the English countryside in Spring.
• Chocolate Olive Oil Cake - Gluten-free and dairy-free and ridiculously delicious.

Enjoy your Ostara celebration

Whether you're celebrating with your family or your coven, this turn of the wheel of the year is filled with promise. If you make one of these recipes to celebrate Ostara, I'd love to see it. Share your photos on Instagram, and hashtag them #awesomeon20.

Want to learn more about how to celebrate Ostara? Check out these posts:

• Ostara Revisited
• Ostara Tarot Spread
• 13 Herbs for Ostara
• 3 Easy Spring Equinox & Ostara Rituals
• Ostara Celebration

Ostara blessings to you, friends. Make it awesome.