New Years Day

Two different menus to start the year off with a touch of luck, tradition and comfort

January 07, 2024

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Hoppin’ John with Buttermilk Cornbread

Simple Green Salad

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Katy Perry’s De Soi Non Alcoholic beverages

Traditional Open House Lunch

There is nothing more traditionally Southern or comforting to start off the year than Hoppin’ John, or Black eyed peas, with crispy buttermilk cornbread!

You can make this a couple of days in advance, refrigerate, then pop on the stovetop (whenever you get going after whatever the night before handed you…..) and let it simmer all day as guests come and go.

I like to serve this over cooked rice and sprinkle with sliced green onions to make it go a little further, especially if you don’t know exactly how many people are coming.

It also is easy and doesn’t hurt to double this recipe to feed more friends.

Southern Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Southern Black-Eyed Peas or Hoppin' John is a hearty and soul-warming delicacy. This black-eyed peas recipe with bacon is smokey and spicy.

Creole Cajun Seasoning

Creole Cajun Seasoning is a must-have spice blend to kick up boldness and add flavor to savory dishes. It's quick and easy to customize

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Make the Creole seasoning a few days before so you have it on hand when you put together the hoppin john.

Southern Bacon Fat Cornbread Recipe - Food.com

I found this recipe in Lee Lee's Recipe Box. The description to the recipe reads: "True Southern Cornbread is generally made with bacon dripping

Chocolate Fudge Bundt Cake

Moist, fine-grained fudge cake topped with a thick layer of rich chocolate ganache.

De Soi | Non-alcoholic apéritifs made with natural adaptogens

De Soi is a range of non-alcoholic apéritifs made with natural adaptogens founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan. Created to bring people together and promote personal and social well-being. All of our botanical ingredients are Natural, Non-GMO and vetted by the best in the business. Free shipping on orders over 50

Bloody Mary Bar

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Bagel Bar

Let’s face it.

No one wants to go through too much hassle the day after…. so, make this an interactive, create-your-own-cure kind of breakfast with lots of topping options.

How to Set Up a Bloody Mary Bar

Set up the ultimate Bloody Mary Bar complete with homemade bloody mary mix, all the garnishes like bacon, celery and more!

The Ultimate Bagel Brunch Board

The Ultimate Bagel Bagel Brunch Board featuring New Yorker Bagels is loaded with bagel toppings galore! A variety of spreads, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats, and a few unique toppings make this bagel board a showstopper.

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I would also recommend cooking extra bacon (you can also do this a day or two in advance and slowly reheat morning of) when you make the bacon for the BMB, and suggest making some simple sheet pan eggs for those that need a heartier breakfast sandwich

Sheet Pan Eggs

Need to make eggs for a crowd? Want to prepare a big batch of make ahead breakfast sandwiches? I'll show you how to cook 12 eggs quick with Sheet Pan Eggs!

See you next week! Who will you invite to dinner?
Cheers,

Nikki + Mary Pillow

P.S. Missed our first few menus? you can find them all here!