Culinary Astrology - Cooking for Cancer

COOKING FOR CANCER (June 22-July 22)

If your partner is a Cancer, you know how deeply they feel everything. That tough outer armor doesn’t seem to help. In their heart they want to be a hero, but are so vulnerable that they side-step many spontaneous opportunities, including with people they care about. The good news is that food is one thing your Crab enjoys completely – this is truly a passion, and it can help bridge those awkward gaps between both friends and lovers. In fact, the sign of Cancer rules over the stomach!

Before considering your menu, settle on a setting. Most Cancers would enjoy a brisk walk followed by a country style picnic with all the trimmings. Alternatively, if you’re questioning whether to bring your Cancer home or cook at their place, definitely go to their place. Cancers are “home bodies” and they’re more comfortable in their own figurative shell. You may even find that the crab wants to help in the kitchen – many are accomplished cooks who will revel in showing off every gadget in the pantry. This is actually a great ice breaker that appeals to the crabs collaborative demeanor and lets him or her revel in their hearth.

In thinking about your fare, remember that Cancers enjoy cooperative efforts, so look for playful finger food to begin your meal (and feed each other!). Crab stuffed mushrooms (wait is that cannibalism? LOL), deviled eggs, miniature sausage in brown sauce, or cheese stuffed meatballs are all great options.

Making the meatballs isn’t difficult. Take 80-20 ground meat and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and if you have it some hickory or mesquite flavoring. Cut up some smoky gouda or another favorite cheese into tiny squares. Wrap the meat carefully around the cheese so it’s sealed then bake in the oven. Once the meatballs are done you can top them with steak or barbecue sauce. Watch your Cancer’s eyes smile!

When it comes to your main dish, try to make it as visually inspiring as it is flavorful. Cancer’s love artistry and originality, and do part of their eating with their eyes. What kind of recipe, you ask? Don’t be selfish, make shellfish (grin!). Here is one of my favorite plates that is incredibly simple but looks and tastes divine:

12 Large prawn (raw)

1/8 cup Extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup parsley, fresh chopped

2 cloves garlic finely minced

1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

4 tbs. butter, melted

¼ cup white wine

Wild rice for two (cooked)

Fresh Romano and Parmesan cheese

Directions: Devein your shrimp by cutting the back of the tail. Place the shrimp evenly spaced in a baking dish, pouring the olive oil over top. Mix parsley, garlic, salt/pepper and breadcrumbs together and sprinkle evenly over top. Bake for 20 minutes at 300 degrees (covered). Remove the covering and pour the butter and wine into the dish. Leave this for about 3-5 minutes. Place the shrimp decoratively on top of your wild rice, garnishing with fresh, thin curls of cheese and a snip of parsley.

Just one caution with all your dishes – don’t go too far out of the Crab’s comfort zone (nothing overly exotic or odd). That goes against the Cancerian’s cautious nature. Also be aware that Cancers will binge if they’re feeling threatened, so you may want to go easy on the sweets after a meal (think fresh fruit – it ties into your opening finger food course).

For beverages, if you know your Cancerian has been anxious or a little under the weather, Chamomile-jasmine tea with a hint of lemon proves to be a great pick-me-up. Even the aroma offers therapy to the crab’s spirit. Otherwise get in touch with your inner child (Cancers usually get playful with beverages). I advocate anything bubbly or that has a homey feel.

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