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Turkish Inspired Lamb Kebabs for a Fertile, Passionate Mind | Sara's Kitchen Witchcraft

I'll admit, that sounds crazy, but just hear me out, yeah?


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Now, you listen here. I love the food of Slovenia as much as anyone. But in Slovenia, there are also many folks coming from further down south in the Balkans, like Croatians, Serbians, Bosnians, and more—and they have some damn good food, too!


"A 'passionate, fertile mind'? Sara, what does that even mean?"


Means exactly what it sounds like, friends. Means we're making a recipe that'll light up the intellect and make it a good seedbed for all sorts of new ideas and inspiration! Think of the energy of the suit of Swords and Wands in tarot, combined into some delicious pieces of juicy, marinated lamb. That's what we got going on here, as well as a side salad full of pomegranate, apples, and maybe some nuts, that really hit home on that idea of fertility and growth. It's a blend for a beautiful bunch of flavors, and a great recipe to make either in the house or on the grill.


Thanks to a trip to one of my many local farmers' markets, I found a vendor selling fresh, local lamb and just had to grab it, especially because the lamb kebabs I've had at Turkish restaurants are so good! I found this recipe from The Sage Apron for the marinade, which is what we're going off today.


As you might imagine, in this dish, we're using mostly the spice mix for our magic, namely the cinnamon, nutmeg, and mint. We're also taking inspiration from two key salad ingredients: pecan and pomegranate. Lots of deep, complex energy to work with here.


Let's dive in!


Magic in Lamb Kebabs

As you've no doubt seen in many of my meals, the spicy spices are ones that are always good for issues that need a fiery kick. Cinnamon and nutmeg, such common autumn spices for baked goods, are also more than just your average fire-based spice, too; they're associated with the sun and Jupiter, which adds that touch of optimism, expansion, and luck to the meal. (And of course, hot spices like paprika or Carolina Reaper, or any hot pepper in general, are bringing that Mars kick that makes for a powerful fighting spirit, but if you don't like spice, you might not have that or incorporate it as much.) Still, mint with its associations of air and Mercury are just fanning all those passionate, creative flames, giving you the means to spread that energy far and wide, organize it, and communicate it effectively to the world around you (as well as study all the things you need to know to turn dreams into reality)!


Likewise, the pomegranates and pecans bring a wild touch to the situation that compliments the main dish. Pecans, associated with Mercury and air, are great at attracting wealth and new employment opportunities, while pomegranate, the famous fruit associated with underworld deities like Hades and Persephone, has a million beautiful seeds that look like a garnet geode when the fruit is cracked open; it's associated with Mercury and fire, and it's a beautiful fruit for granting wishes, heightening divination skills, and sprinkling luck on any situation.


This is a powerhouse blend of energies. You're gonna like it if you're looking to capitalize on Leo season and all this sunny, optimistic, powerful energy as we come into August.


Lamb Kebabs


Prep time: 5 hours

Cook time: 30-45min

Makes 3-4 servings


Ingredients:

For lamb kebabs (taken from/slightly adapted from The Sage Garden):

  • 2 lbs of lamb, cut into no smaller than 1 inch pieces

  • 1-2 onions

  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

    ⅓ Cup olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon Freshly-ground black pepper

  • 1 Tablespoon spicy pepper or smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon  dried or crumbled mint

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon  ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice


For salad:

  • Green of choice (spinach or arugula)

  • Feta cheese crumbles

  • 1 apple

  • 1/2 to 1 pomegranate, shelled

  • Pecans, chopped or toasted

    • Toasting optional

  • Red onions, diced

  • Balsamic vinegar & olive oil to taste


Directions:

  1. Put fully thawed lamb pieces in a bowl and mix marinade ingredients together, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

  2. When meat is ready, how you cook depends on where you're cooking it:

    1. For grill: cut into 1 inch cubes and then put on metal skewers or soaked bamboo skewers. Heat grill to 375 and cook on each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until you can lift the skewers without them sticking to the grill.

    2. For pan cooking: heat a heavy bottom pan (such as a stainless steel one) until water sizzles on it, then cook the meat in bigger pieces on each side for 2-3 minutes. Use a thermometer to check its internal temperature and make sure it hits at least 115 for rare, more for more done.

  3. Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes (it'll continue cooking another few degrees as it rests).

  4. While the meat is cooking / resting, assemble your salads with the ingredients in your preferred quantities; use as much feta or pecans or whatever that you want!

  5. Serve with pita bread (which is even better if you heat them in a pan on each side before serving!) and yogurt sauce, like tzatziki sauce or Lebanese yogurt sauce.


Lamb is a rare treat for us, so it's best to get a good quality of it. You can also use beef if you get a good, tender cut for it. Either way, I'm sure you'll love eating outside on a cool summer night with fresh, flavorful dishes like these! Enjoy. ♥

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Sara Raztresen is a Slovene-American writer, screenwriter, and Christian witch. Her fantasy works draw heavily on the wisdom she gathers from her own personal and spiritual experience, and her spiritual practice borrows much of the whimsy and wonder that modern society has relegated to fairy-and-folktale. Her goal is to help people regain their spiritual footing and discover God through a new (yet old) lens of mysticism.


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