Wassail Recipe
A steaming bowl of wassail feels like Christmas wrapped in spice and old-world tradition. This warm cider punch has been part of winter feasts for centuries.
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Hoppin’ John
Black-eyed peas and greens have carried more than flavor to New Year’s Day tables—they’ve carried hope. Long a symbol of coins, this humble dish has become a quiet ritual of resilience, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Country Style Collard Greens
For generations, greens have carried more than flavor to New Year’s Day tables. Rooted in history and strengthened by family tradition, this humble dish has long represented “folding money” and the hope of prosperity in the coming year.
Potato Lefse
A traditional Norwegian flatbread—soft and delicate like a tortilla—made from a potato-based dough that’s rolled out into large, thin circles and cooked on a griddle. Often filled with butter and sugar (known as Kling) or used to wrap savory ingredients.
Meyer Lemon Bars
The ultra thick and creamy Meyer lemon custard, with its unique citrus flavor, atop buttery shortbread crust–the last lemon bar recipe you’ll ever need!
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork & Hominy Stew)
Rooted in centuries-old Mexican tradition, it’s a dish often shared during holidays and family gatherings, where the garnishes are as colorful as the company around the table.
Shrimp Étouffée
A classic, rich, and flavorful Louisiana dish featuring succulent shrimp smothered in a thick, spicy sauce and served over rice. The name comes from the French word “étouffer,” meaning “to smother”.
Ultimate Smith Island Cake
Born on the windswept shores of Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, Smith Island Cake, has long been a sweet symbol of community and celebration. With its signature nine paper-thin layers and glossy chocolate icing, it’s the kind of dessert that feels both homey and grand—a cake meant to be shared, one slender slice at a time.
New England Clam Chowder
This thick, creamy soup filled with diced potatoes and tender clams makes a delicious appetizer. Or serve it with a fresh tossed salad for light lunch or hearty, stick-to-you-ribs supper.
My Holiday Eggnog
One taste of this deliciously sweet, thick, and creamy holiday beverage, and you’ll never want the store-bought variety again.
