From black-eyed peas to pineapple margaritas, here are a few recipes that are said to bring wealth, luck and happiness as we usher in the new year.
A pineapple margarita for good luck? Yes, please
To complement such sunny sips, think about serving dishes with contrasting flavors and colors — broiled shrimp, chips with lively fresh salsa and guacamole, and fish or chicken tacos are as simple to make as they are to serve. Be sure to add a few good-luck Mexican wedding cakes for dessert.
Want to have luck and wealth in the new year? Make this gratin
Whether you’re from the South, have lived in the South or, like me, was raised by a Southerner, you know two things in life to be true. If you want to have luck in the new year, you absolutely must eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. And if you want to have any money, you also had better eat your greens.
Quick Fix: Greek Black Eyed Pea Casserole
This is a simple vegetarian casserole using canned black-eyed peas. Fresh mint and lemon juice brighten the flavors.
JeanMarie Brownson: Shrimp cocktail is a winner for a New Year’s celebration
Shrimp cocktail just may be the ultimate New Year’s Eve party pleaser. Perfect as a light first course for a more formal meal. Or, set out a platter of perfectly cooked shrimp alongside a zesty homemade cocktail sauce. Your guests will feel well treated.
EatingWell: Make New Year’s party prep easier with this three-ingredient appetizer
These three-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as easy to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size appetizer.
Add an old English twist to your holiday cocktails with sloe gin. Here are 4 recipes
Sloe gin is a festive old English drink that’s especially well-suited to the winter holidays. You can drink it over ice, try it in a cocktail, or forage for sloe berries and make a home batch.
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