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Along the coast of the Southern US eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring a year filled with luck and prosperity. The beans symbolize coins or pennies. Sometimes a penny is added to the pot or can be left under the bowls of Hoppin' John. Greens such as Collards, chard or kale can be added and symbolize the color of money and are said to add to ones wealth in the new year. The day after New Year's Day the leftovers are called "Skippin' Jenny," and further demonstrates one's frugality. A common tradition in the south US is each person at the meal should leave three peas on their plate to ensure the New Year will be filled with Luck, Fortune and Romance. Another tradition holds that counting the number of peas in a serving predicts the amount of luck (or wealth) that will be collected over the next year.

This recipe was so easy to make, and it was scrumptious. The ricotta and mozzarella combination was excellent, cherry tomatoes were added into canned tomato, which gave the tomato sauce extra tasty sweetness. It was absolutely delicious!

Sprouted some bean sprouts last week, meanwhile I had some colorful bell peppers needed to be used up, then this was the quick-easy stir-fry I put together.

Tastier than anticipated. My fiance was impressed. Good to refrigerate and reheat for lunch. It's better to reheat in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the crispiness of the bread.

Garlic curry burgers fold mild curry powder, fresh garlic, and sweet Vidalia onion right into the beef, with egg and evaporated milk keeping the patties tender on the grill. A spiced summer cookout twist.

Crockpot beef stroganoff that does the work for you: tender beef and mushrooms slow-cooked all day, then finished with a tempered sour cream sauce and spooned over egg noodles.

Italian tiramisu cake with layers of sponge cake, mascarpone-Tia Maria filling stabilized with gelatin, and an espresso-amaretto topping dusted with cocoa. A make-ahead party dessert.

A hearty vegetarian broccoli rice casserole with brown rice, two cream soups, melty American cheese, and tender broccoli florets. The Sunday dinner casserole made meat-free without the fuss.

Broccoli shrimp lasagna with creamy Monterey Jack white sauce, layered with cheddar, broccoli, and tender shrimp. A white lasagna for seafood lovers.

A scrumptious chicken dish that can easily be made with your cooking sidekick, the crockpot.

A delicious colorful Cajun pasta main with chicken and shrimp.

Dust off your crockpot and try making this scrumptious rice pudding that everyone will enjoy!

Used snow peas, mushrooms and red peppers for the veggies, and didn't add any cashews. It still came out delicious.

Stuffed chicken breasts with ham and swiss cheese that's served with a mushroom sauce.

Mini-mushroom and cheese stuffed tartlettes, perfect for finger food as a snack for guests or just to treat yourself. Using prepared wonton wraps makes it quick and easy to create a fancy look that tastes great.

A Chipotle pepper adds smokiness in a wet marinade for the flank steak. After marinating the flank steak becomes very tender without being mushy. Perfectly grilled you will be surprised by how tender and juicy the steak comes out; the leftovers are great for sandwiches making quick, easy and delicious meals.