New years meals traditional southern

Kick off your New Year’s Day with a feast that's as rich in flavor as it is in tradition! These menu ideas will make your taste buds sing and maybe, just maybe, bring a little extra luck your way.

Slow simmered collard greens are said to bring good luck and good fortune when eaten on New Year’s Day.

Learn about the traditional southern foods said to bring good luck in the New Year, and which ones to avoid. Mix and match our recommended recipes to create your own lucky New Year's feast!

This hearty Black Eyed Peas recipe is loaded with smoky bacon, savory sausage, and bold Southern flavors. A cozy, comforting dish perfect for family dinners or New Year’s luck! 🥘🥓 #BlackEyedPeas #SouthernComfortFood #NewYearsRecipes

From mouth-watering southern BBQ ribs to authentic jambalaya, there are plenty of southern recipes to choose from including main entrees, sides, & desserts

If anything, we believe in starting the New Year off on a high note, and if it takes adhering to age-old traditions to do that, ladle us a bowl of collards and call us superstitious. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are full of opportunities to bring on good luck, ward off ill will, and kick off the year with blessings and fortune to come. You just have to know what to do—and not to do. #holiday #traditions #newyears #southern #culture #holidaytraditions

Enjoy a taste of the South with this comforting Southern Black-Eyed Peas recipe! Made with smoked ham hock or turkey leg, these flavorful peas are perfect served over rice. Whether for New Year's Day or any time of year, this easy recipe is sure to please!

Traditional Southern New Year's Day Foods

A classic Southern New Year's Menu includes classic dishes representing luck for the new year. A traditional favorite menu!

New Year’s Black-Eyed Pea Soup is full of black-eyed peas, collard greens, ham, and bacon and is sure to bring good luck in the New Year. It's a wonderful southern tradition.