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. …
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This recipe for Maple Bourbon Green Beans has an amazing blend of flavors with added onion, bacon and dried cranberries too. December 17th is National Maple Syrup Day. Of course the obvious choice for celebrating is to make some delicious pancakes or waffles or French toast, and drizzle maple syrup on top. Or you can …
This Salmon Party Ball is a retro-appetizer cheese ball made of cream cheese, salmon and spices with a smoky flavor and coated in pecans. October 8th is National Salmon Day! you must celebrate by eating some salmon in your favorite way. If you’re planning on having a party, you will want to print out this …
Bacon Jam is the most delicious savory jam that is perfect to add to charcuterie platters and appetizer trays. September 2nd is International Bacon Day! You must celebrate by making bacon in one form or another. You can browse 50 Best Bacon Recipes for All Meals of the Day, or you can make this fabulous …
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, …