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Celebrate 2026 with 9 traditional New Year's Day recipes. Featuring black-eyed peas, cabbage, and pork, for a delicious start to the year!
Kick off your New Year with these delicious recipes designed to bring prosperity, health, and happiness! While we don't believe that food can be "lucky", it's fun to have food traditions for holidays. We typically make a black eyed pea dish, like Hoppin' John to celebrate the new year.
You'll find plenty of ways to enjoy the "wealth" of leafy cabbage and the "abundance" of pomegranate seeds. We also feature hearty black-eyed peas for luck and savory pork dishes to keep you moving forward in the year ahead. Whether you follow every tradition or just want a flavorful meal, these New Year's Day recipes offer the perfect way to celebrate a fresh start with family and friends!
Easy Black-Eyed Pea Salad
This Easy Black-Eye Pea Salad is perfect for New Years but will also bring rave reviews at picnics, potlucks and family get-togethers, year round!
Healthy, Hearty Hoppin' John
This healthy, hearty version of Hoppin' John is bursting with delicious flavor and includes lots of fresh veggies in addition to the traditional black-eyed peas, pork and rice.
Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
This Roasted Pork Tenderloin is a delicious way to make juicy, tender, golden brown pork tenderloin with NO searing and mess on the stovetop!
Mexican Corn and Bean Salad
This Mexican Corn and Bean Salad is wonderful for potlucks, with chips and makes a fabulous side for sandwiches and grilled entreés.
Red Lentil and Ham Soup
This easy red lentil and ham soup is hearty yet wholesome, made with lentils, vegetables, warming spices, and diced ham. It comes together in under 45 minutes, makes a large pot, and reheats beautifully, perfect for cozy meals and leftovers.
Asian Red Cabbage Slaw
This fresh, healthy and delicious Asian Red Cabbage Slaw will take the boring out of everyday meals and entertaining menus.
Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon
This Asian-inspired, Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon is perfect for everyday-easy meals, but also makes a fabulous entree for a dinner party.
Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad
This delicious Pomegranate Pear Kale Salad is loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients. The simple, vibrant lemon dressing ties it all together.
Braised Pork Shoulder Pozole (Pozole Rojo)
A rich, brothy chili-tomato stew with tender pork shoulder, hominy corn, and roasted red peppers, this Braised Pork Shoulder Pozole, served with an assortment of garnishes, is always a huge hit!
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