New Year’s Day is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. I rank this “food day” right up there with Thanksgiving and Christmas because of the firm hold of tradition it has on me.
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission. (Privacy Policy)
When I was little, everyone in my family would head over to my Grandmother’s house every New Year’s day to eat black-eyed peas, collard greens, warm cornbread with butter, and enjoy a slow-cooked pork roast. Now, mind you, that even if you didn’t like one of those dishes, too bad, Mama Swain made you at least taste it because of the meaning it held going into the new year. I grew to love that special meal and now my family does too.
For the past few years, we’ve invited friends over on New Year’s Day to share this meal and start our own tradition. I make all of the “required” dishes of the day and have added a few more. We’ll all gather sometime in the afternoon and the fun will begin. Not only will we be sharing a meal, but we’ll also be telling stories of the past year, playing jokes on one another and discussing plans for the future. I hope you will find at least one dish on my New Year’s Day menu to enjoy with your loved ones.
Just click on the links below to take to you to the recipe post.
Southern Corn Bread
Fried Black Eyed Peas
Balsamic Brown Sugar Pork Roast
Pickled Corn
Sausage Bread
Squash and Onions
Deviled Eggs
Cheese Grits Casserole
Collard Greens
Here’s to tradition, great meals with family & friends!
I’m sending everyone prayers and positive thoughts for a joyful, healthy, prosperous new year.
The Effortless Host eBook
Hosting doesn’t have to mean stress, long to-do lists, or staying stuck in the kitchen. The Effortless Host is your shortcut to pulling off beautiful gatherings with confidence and ease.
5 Days of Cozy Fall Southern Recipes
GET THIS FREE GUIDE: My best easy Southern recipes for a relaxing fall season.
Are you still actively posting/ maintaining your site? I enjoy the actual full menu you put together as well as selective recipes. Look to enjoy more with as you say “modern” recipes.
We grill, smoke or bake the majority of our meals and as we narrow down to two I enjoy crock pot preparations! Lol with that being said…. my husband truly enjoyed the crock pot chicken thighs!
Hope to hear back and I’m preparing my New Year’s Day meal and I liked how you laid it out in 2021 version.
Be well,
Michelle
Haha – that question made me laugh. Of course, I am! But I also take time to be with my family over the holidays. I’ll send out my New Year’s Day menu in the next 2 days. I am so glad you like my site, and I love hearing from you. Thank you for following and your encouragement.
Here’s to a great 2023!
~Donya
Do you ship? Wanting to send to my sister who now lives in New Mexico. Please advise ASAP. 770-540-2089
Dana, I’ll take this as a compliment! I’m a food blogger and hope you’ll make any or all of these recipes for yourself.
~Donya