OUR FAVORITE RECIPES - A RECIPE FOR GOOD LUCK
On New Year's Day, many cultures around the world partake in a traditional meal to bring them good luck, good fortune and good health throughout the year.
From the German's miniature marzipan pigs, to Japan's buckwheat Soba noodles, the Italian's dried salt cod fish to the Southern favorite, black-eyed peas; there are some very unique foods and traditions. Even foods that you should avoid, like lobster, chicken or any winged fowl.
The most common food groups in a New Year's Day meal are Grapes, Greens, Legumes, Pork, Fish and Cakes. Click here for some more interesting facts to share around your New Years Day dinner table.
Our friends from Georgia, where Paula Deen is the Queen of all Southern food, informed us their traditional New Years Day meal consists of Spare Ribs, Collard Greens, Black-Eyed Peas, Hoppin' John and Cornbread. Did you know that Collard Greens represent dollar bills and Black-eyed Peas represent coins?
So in honor of our Southern friends, we are featuring Paula Deen's recipe for
Hoppin' John. Ya'll should try it!
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
Fresh Parsley
Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder to taste
2 Cups Cooked Rice
1 small Onion, chopped
1 small Red Bell Pepper
2 Cups Black-eyed peas, cooked
2 T Butter
DIRECTIONS:
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic powder, to taste, and cook for 5 minutes. Add peas and rice and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Be careful not to overcook; this dish is best if the bell pepper and onion still have a crunch to them. Add House Seasoning (salt, pepper and garlic powder) to taste. Garnish each serving with sprig of parsley.
Happy New Year - Good Luck, Good Fortune and Good Health!
CATHY MALLERS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
