Eggs en Cocotte: A Spell for Breaking or Creating Habits

We all know rebirths and transformation are not accessible. Much of this is simply learning to break and create habits when stuck in our ways.

Enter my Eggs en Cocotte, a delicious dish that blends nourishing and powerful essence intending to break old habits and foster new ones.

Ingredients and Their Magickal Properties - Kitchen Magick

As I always mention in my recipe posts, the purpose of my work as a kitchen witch relies on knowledge and intention.

Yes, this recipe will still taste delicious without transforming it into a spell. However, knowing your ingredients is essential to utilizing this recipe to help change your mind, body, and spirit.

Below is a list of each added ingredient and its extraordinary power for this recipe. Please note that this is not every magical benefit of this plant or herb; these are just the areas I believe should be focused on for this specific recipe.

Eggs

Eggs, a potent symbol of life and renewal, are a powerful ingredient for fostering rebirths and transformations. They encapsulate the energy of new beginnings and the potential for profound change. The protective shell of the egg signifies the safe incubation of new ideas and habits. At the same time, the vibrant yolk embodies the emergence of fresh possibilities and the birth of new ventures.

This transformative power makes them the powerhouse of our spell, encouraging the shedding of old patterns and embracing new, healthier habits.

Magickal Powers: New Beginnings, Rebirth

Cream (Dairy)

Dairy embodies the essence of nourishment and stability, akin to the comforting energy of a mother. This maternal nourishment makes dairy invaluable when breaking or creating habits by providing a foundation of support and sustenance.

Like a mother's tender care, this sense of nourishment fosters resilience and balance, enabling you to stay committed to your goals. The calming, restorative qualities of dairy soothe the emotional turbulence that often accompanies significant change, providing comfort and security as you navigate your path of personal growth.

Magickal Uses: Nourishment

Paprika

Beyond a vibrant spice, paprika is potent for speed, power, and success. Its fiery energy is that of swift action and dynamic energy, which makes it an excellent catalyst for our spell to help create or break habits.

For our spell, using paprika will help accelerate the process of transformation, not only by speed but also by helping burn away things that are keeping us stuck and providing us with willpower and strength.

Magickal Uses: Strength, Power, Speed, Vitality, Willpower

Chives

Chives are an underrated plant in cultural and spiritual practices. These perennial herbs are linked to the planet Mars and the element Fire, imbuing them with potent energies that can be harnessed for personal transformation.

The connection to Mars infuses chives with courage, strength, and determination, essential for overcoming bad habits.

Mars, the red planet, is synonymous with action and drive, providing the necessary push to break free from old patterns. The element Fire, on the other hand, symbolizes purification, transformation, and renewal. Fire burns away impurities and paves the way for new growth.

Combined, these associations make chives a powerful ally in rituals and practices aimed at habit-breaking. Incorporating chives into your diet or using them in herbal remedies can help cleanse your body and mind, promoting clarity and resilience. Moreover, their fiery essence can ignite your inner resolve, helping you stay committed to positive change.

Magickal Uses: Purification, Breaking Habits, Willpower, Transformation

Spell Recipe

Do you need to know how to tap into your magick and turn this into a complete spell? Read my article here.

*When adding your ingredients, remember to focus on the intention of the ingredient while working with it. (I.E., when adding your cream, focus on the intention of nourishment).

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Ingredients

• 1-2 Tbsp butter

• 2 eggs

• 2 tbsp heavy cream

• 2 tbsp soft cheese of choice (goat cheese, gruyere, etc.)

• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

• salt to taste

• pepper to taste

• 2-3 tbsp chopped chives

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and put on a kettle to boil water—this is needed for the water bath.

2. Prepare a ramekin by spreading butter around the sides and the bottom.

3. Crack 2 eggs into the ramekin.

(spirit of eggs, bless this dish with rebirth and transformation)

1. Add spices and cream to the ramekin. Gently swirl with a knife to mix without breaking egg yokes.

(spirit of paprika, bless this dish with speed and power; spirit of salt, bless this dish with purification; spirit of cream, bless this dish with nourishment and love)

1. Top with cheese.

2. Place the ramekins in a high-sided baking dish. Pour the boiling water from the kettle into the baking dish until it reaches a little higher than halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

3. Place lids or foil over the ramekins and place in the oven.

4. Bake for 15-25 minutes, depending on the preferred doneness of the eggs.

5. Top with chives

(spirit of chives, bless this dish with purification of breaking habits)

Incantation for New Habits

(Bless this dish to open heart. Embrace this habit through the universe’s chart. With focus and intent, let new paths fit, so as it's begun, so as it grows, so as I commit.)

Incantation for Breaking Habits

(Bless this dish to break free of the habit; allow the universe to transform it. With willpower and ease, let new paths arrive. So as it's been, so as it is, so as I thrive.)