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A traditional dish in the Southern USA is Hoppin’ John, made from black eyed peas and rice. Served on greens and often with ham it is a real favorite. This is a very lucky dish to eat at New Year’s time and many across the USA choose to eat Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Eve to bring a little extra luck their way.

Making Hoppin’ John is relatively easy. Begin by putting olive oil and chopped onion into a pan. Add spices to taste. Most people like to add ham or other types of meat to their Hoppin’ John. Some people prefer to make their Hoppin’ John spicy and others like them mild. Add your black eyes peas to the dish. Serve over rice and greens.

This is an ideal dish to serve for your New Year’s celebration to share with family and friends. Who wouldn’t want to start the year out with an extra bit of good luck?

Learn more about making Hoppin’ John by watching this video:

Fall is the perfect time for making soup. A great low-calorie option is to make vegetable soup. Many people love vegetable soup. One of the best things about vegetable soup is that you can easily add diced chicken, sausage or other cooked meat to the soup you are eating for the day to make this a heartier meal.

To create a great vegetable soup you’ll first need a variety of vegetables. Many people like to add carrots, celery and chickpeas to their vegetable soup. There are other vegetables you can add such as squash based on taste.

Adding spices and herbs is critical to make your vegetable soup flavorful. The vegetables will have natural flavor, but you can make this spicy or more rich tasting with the gentle addition of herbs and spices. Basil, tarragon, oregano, rosemary and cilantro are popular choices. Garlic is an easy option to include in your vegetable soup.

To learn more about making vegetable soup, check out this YouTube video: