Hoppin’ John is a black eyed peas and rice dish served in the south. It often incorporates bacon, onion, other chopped vegetables and seasonings. Black eyed peas are thought to give you good luck when eaten on New Year’s Day, and they’re traditionally served with collard greens. National Black Eyed Pea Day is January 1st. …
Sweet Pickle Potato Salad is a mayonnaise based traditional potato salad with added sweet pickles and sweet pickle juice. August 19th is National Potato Day! You must celebrate by eating potatoes any way you enjoy them. I suggest making potato skins, French fries, baked potatoes, or this Sweet Pickle Potato Salad! Share the potato love …
This Easy Shrimp Gumbo recipe is a scaled-down, simple version of classic Southern gumbo. Traditional gumbo is a heavily seasoned stew made with a variety of meat or seafood in a sauce or gravy. Although it’s typically made with a “roux,” this version does not use a roux base. October 12th is National Gumbo Day! …
A Loaded Bloody Mary is the perfect brunch cocktail and meal all in one. A bloody mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice and other spices served over ice in a tall glass. It’s often garnished with delicious things, as you will learn in this post! January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day! Enjoy …
Linguine with Bolognese Sauce is a delicious, classic Italian pasta dish with a thick, tomato-based meat sauce. September 25th is National Linguine Day. Today is a day to make your favorite linguine recipe. I suggest Clam Linguine, Shrimp Scampi Linguine or this Linguine with Bolognese Sauce. Celebrate your linguine today by sharing a picture on …
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage is a super easy way to make the (American) favorite meal for St. Patrick’s Day. March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a day in the United States that we use as an excuse gather together for a party, eat Irish-themed foods and drink green beer. Corned Beef and …