Wondering what to eat in Aries season? I've got 100 awesome recipes to bring forth Aries' fiery Mars energy and celebrate the early spring in the most delicious way possible.
Aries season leads off the astrological new year with the spring equinox. As signs of life begin to return to the Earth with Ostara, the heavens are starting fresh as well. Aries energy is bold and creative, as any leader should be. It's an auspicious time to take action on a new project you've been contemplating. With it's inspirational fire energy, along with its bold and couragous Mars energy, Aries season may have you feeling ambitious and motivated.
And with the days now starting to be longer than the nights, temperatures should be warming, and signs of life should be returning to the land. That means a wider variety of foods in season to add to the last of the winter staples.
Aries Season Foods
Aries season marks the start of Spring and a season of fertility. And with its big, bold energy, Aries foods have big, often spicy flavors. Foods that make you think of heat or anything with an explosive flavor will be found here. Some Aries corresponded foods include:
- blackberry
- chili peppers (all types)
- dark chocolate
- cinnamon
- coffee
- garlic
- ginger
- mango
- mustard
- paprika
- rosemary
- thyme
- cayenne
- peppermint
- leeks
- onions
- hops
Aries Recipes
Aries recipes are big and bold like and they're not afraid to get in your face. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
- Biscoff Trifle
- Biscoff Mug Cake
- Cookie Butter Cake
- Brie & Blackberry Grilled Cheese
- Chicken & Goat Cheese Pasta
- Garlic & Herb Focaccia
- White Russian Milkshake
- Black Pudding Hash
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
- Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
- Pork & Onion Hand Pies
- Garlic Bread Mac & Cheese
- Dark & Stormy Cocktail
- Lime & Ginger Mocktail
- Stem Ginger Biscuits
- Spiced Honey Vodka
- Kahlua Brownies
- Cornbread-Topped Chili Mac
- Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding
- Cheddar Habanero Cornbread
- Garlic & Herb Baked Chicken
- Mudslide Milkshake
- Chocolate Amaretto Tart
- Chocolate Cinnamon Cake
- Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
Mars Foods
Mars is the planet of action and passion. This is not a planet for chit chat or contemplation. This bold energy likes to be on the move and constantly advancing forward. Therefore, Mars foods are also fiery, bold, and passionate. This planet's corresponded foods include:
- allspice
- banana
- basil
- beef
- beer
- black pepper
- carrots
- chili peppers
- chives
- chocolate
- cinnamon
- coffee
- coriander
- cranberry
- garlic
- ginger
- leeks
- lettuce
- mango
- mint
- mustard
- onion
- paprika
- pine nuts
- sesame seeds
- green tea
- thyme
- turmeric
- wheat
Mars recipes
Mars recipes are fiery with lots of projective, masculine energy. Lots of the recipes that ended up making the list did tend to be comforting, old-fashioned grandpa kind of food. It's all delicious, though.
- Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatloaf
- Gnocchi Chili
- Sloppy Joe Casserole
- Risotto Bolognese
- Cornish Pasties
- Mini Cheddar Meatloaves
- Honey Wheat Bread
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Orange Scones
- Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad
- Orange Chocolate Chunk Muffins
- Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup
- Garlic & Thyme Baked Camembert
- Lemon & Ginger Bars
- White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Corn & Green Onion Biscuits
- Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
- White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies
- Chorizo Mac & Cheese
- Whole Wheat Lemon Chia Seed Waffles
- Cinnamon Pull-Apart Cake with Lemon Glaze
- Turkish Eggs
- Cowboy Spaghetti
- Bacon Goat Cheese & Green Onion Biscuits
Fire Foods
There are so many amazing fire foods, so these are just the ones currently confirmed as being associated with fire in my notes. Obviousy, anything spicy would be great here. Fire foods include:
- allspice
- basil
- beer
- bell peppers
- black pepper
- cayenne
- chicken
- chili peppers
- chives
- dark chocolate
- cinnamon
- cloves
- coffee
- coriander
- corn
- cranberry
- cumin
- dill
- figs
- garlic
- ginger
- habanero
- jalapeno
- lavender
- leeks
- lime
- mango
- mint
- mustard
- olive oil
- onion
- oranges
- paprika
- pineapple
- pomegranate
- pork
- turkey
- rosemary
- sesame seeds
- soy sauce
- green tea
- tequila
- thyme
- turmeric
Fire recipes
If you love spice, you'll love fiery foods. There's also a lot of meat included in this category, though. I know you'll find something you'll enjoy.
- Mini Pork Pies
- Crispy Honey Chicken
- Lavender Cake
- Pork Puff Pastry Pockets
- Pork & Apple Hot Pot
- Full English Breakfast
- Fig Jam, Crispy Prosciutto & Brie Grilled Cheese
- Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
- Chicken & Ham Pie
- Fig Jam & Smoked Gouda Grilled Cheese
- Crunchy Lemon Chicken
- Easy Cheesy Stuffed Peppers
- Vegan Sweet Corn & Roasted Bell Pepper Soup
- Picky Eater Chicken Enchiladas
- Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Orange Frosting
- No-Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Bars
- Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Lemon & Thyme Pound Cake
- Mint Limeade
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Burger
- Creamy Garlic Spinach Dip
- Ginger Glazed Gammon Steak
- Lime Ginger & Lemongrass Infused Water
- Satsuma & Dark Chocolate Brioche
- Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuits with Apple Butter
What's in season for Aries
Eating what's in season is the best way to honor the Earth. With Aries season beginning with the spring equinox, we start to see more spring produce emerging after the long winter. But we're just at the start, so some of our winter staples are still with us. Check for what's local in your area, but these may be available where you live.
- cauliflower
- leeks
- spinach
- spring onions
- bananas
- lemons
- oranges
- passion fruit
- pineapple
- parsnips
- potatoes
- carrots
- chives
- lettuce
- mint
- oregano
- parsley
- sage
Seasonal recipe ideas
Let yourself be inspired by what's around you. These should give you some good ideas of how to make use of early spring foods.
- Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
- Potato Rolls
- Mexican Spinach Dip
- Mint Chocolate Mousse
- Rosemary Potato Rolls
- 5 Minute Microwave Lemon Cake
- Za'atar Potato Salad
- Lemon Meringue Fool
- Chicken & Potato Bake
- Chocolate Orange Mousse
- Smoked Cheddar & Sage Biscuits
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
- Chocolate Orange Cake
- Italian Roast Potatoes
- Blackcurrant & Lemon Cocktail
- Leek & Potato Soup
- Lemon Risotto
- Strawberry Lemon Basil Infused Water
- Mint Brownies
- Ham & Potato Soup
- Ham & Cheese Twice Baked Potatoes
- Lemon Garlic Pasta
- Spinach Alfredo Mac & Cheese
- Sex on the Beach
I hope Aries season treats you well and that you eat deliciously. If you make any of these recipes, be sure to take a photo and tag me on Instagram. I can't wait to see the magic you're creating in your kitchen.
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