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. …
Instant Pot Wild Mushroom Soup is a wonderful, delicious broth-based soup. This is the perfect soup for mushroom lovers! April 16th is Day of the Mushroom. Of course, you must celebrate by eating some mushrooms. My favorite way to eat them is to saute them with a little bit of oil and balsamic vinegar, and …
Nashville Hot Chicken Drumsticks are fried chicken drumsticks slathered in a spicy cayenne sauce or paste. March 30th is National Hot Chicken Day! You must celebrate by visiting one of your favorite hot chicken restaurants (if you’re lucky enough to have one where you live). You can also make these Nashville Hot Chicken Drumsticks at …
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 …
Ground Beef Stroganoff is the perfect comfort food style dinner with beef and noodles cooked in a creamy sauce with melted cheddar cheese. December 5th is National Comfort Food Day! Celebrate by making something that feels like comfort food to you. I suggest making this Ground Beef Stroganoff, but you might also be interested in …
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 classic Chicken Fajitas recipe is cooked in a skillet with spiced up chicken, bell peppers and lime, and then that mixture is stuffed into flour tortillas with your desired fixings. August 18th is National Fajita Day! Celebrate by making your favorite fajitas recipe. We suggest trying these chicken fajitas! Or visit your favorite Mexican …
Dude Ranch Beans are a recipe made easy in the slow cooker with pinto beans, a ham hock, tomato sauce and plenty of spices. July 3rd is National Eat Your Beans Day! The best way to celebrate is to make these Dude Ranch Beans! You can also try making a three bean salad, refried beans …
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches are full of tender, thin-sliced meat that has been slowly cooked in a spicy broth. The meat is piled onto a bun with peppers and melted cheese. May 27th is National Italian Beef Day! Celebrate by making the best ever Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches at home. These are excellent, …
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 …