Recipes to Start the New Year, Southern Style
Plan a New Year’s Day gathering with plenty of loved ones by your side, along with dishes that carry special symbolism, served specifically to bring good fortune, health and prosperity for the coming year. Try these recipes to create a traditional Southern start to the new year.
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Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Ham and Bacon
This hearty recipe combines smoky flavors from bacon and ham with tender, slow-cooked collard greens. It’s a family favorite, often enjoyed as a side dish during fall and winter ...
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
This rich and creamy dish features a blend of cheddar, Colby-jack, and gouda cheeses for a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. Perfect for family gatherings or holidays.
Smoky Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon
This flavorful dish combines smoky bacon and well-seasoned black-eyed peas, perfect for a comforting meal. Traditionally served on New Year’s Day in the South, it’s believed to bring good...
Chef Roderick's Southern Cornbread
The one thing I always love about the holidays is my grandmother's cornbread. As kids, we would always race to the kitchen to eat first so we could get a crispy piece. She would make the batter and I...
Collard Greens Spring Rolls
Filled with black-eyed pea hummus and pan seared carrots, this is for all the veggie loving football fans.
Double Corn Muffins
Split any leftover muffins and toast in a frying pan. Serve with your favorite jam for a breakfast treat.
Collard Wraps
Make these wraps ahead of time for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
