Kitchen Magic

Reader Reviews

"Actually life changing!"

"Beautiful photography, inspiring recipes"

"This book is truly magical"

"The storytelling is amazing and I am learning so much"

Invite the magic into your life with these deliciously witchy recipes and rituals

In Kitchen Magic, you'll learn how to infuse your everyday cooking with meaning and a sprinkle of magic. With 65 enchanting recipes, this beautifully illustrated, cosy cookbook invites you to cultivate a deeper connection to the seasons, your ingredients, and yourself.

Each of the six sections - Botanical Bakes, Broomstick Brews, Folk Medicine, Menstrual Magic, Ceremonial Recipes, and Practical Magic - contribute to kitchen witch Laura May's unique philosophy: it is ritual, not habit, that brings mindfulness and magic into our kitchens. In the book, you'll explore everything from the magical properties of ingredients and the folklore behind them to culinary spells. Discover recipes like:

• Black Magic Protection Cake
• Harvest Squash Cornucopia
• Hawthorn Bloody Mary Cocktail
• Memento Mori Soul Cakes
• Mugwort and Black Garlic Focaccia Dream Spell
• Forager's Hedgerow Pancakes

With essential tips on witchy pantry must-haves and tools, Kitchen Magic has everything you need to create enchantment in your kitchen – perfect for any modern witch or quirky home cook ready to turn cooking into a daily ritual of intention and magic.

Woman's Own Book Club pick 24/11/2025