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. …
Chicken Broth
This White Bean Chicken Chili recipe is fairly mild and lightly spiced with plenty of Monterey Jack cheese melted into it too. February 23rd is National Chili Day! You must celebrate by making this totally delicious and easy recipe for White Bean Chicken Chili. Of course if you are a chili purist, you may wish …
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! …
This Ground Beef and Cheese Enchiladas recipe uses a delicious, homemade enchilada sauce, a spiced up meat sauce and plenty of cheese. May 5th is National Enchilada Day! Of course you must celebrate by making your own, homemade enchiladas (or visit your favorite Mexican restaurant to sample theirs). I suggest making these ground beef and …