The Peach has dropped the countdown is over. Let’s get the New Year off to a phenomenal start by gathering friends and family together for a delicious day of foods chock - full of good fortune.
After you have rocked all night with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson ringing in the New Year on the Peach Drop main stage, nothing says New Year’s Day like Food Football and Fun! Whether you tune in for the Wisconsin Badgers versus the TCU Horned Frogs in the Rose Bowl or the Florida Gators taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Outback Bowl, create the perfect kick-off to 2011 with food your fans will think came from heaven.
Gain riches, love and an abundance of good fortune throughout the year with quick simple and delicious foods guaranteed to be true crowd pleasing creations.
The game plan – let’s get lucky in the kitchen with foods proven to bring great fortune.
Long lived traditions include recipes created within the following categories: Greens, Pork, Fish, Legumes, Noodles and round Cakes. Top that off with a fortunateness fruity beverage and true luck is certain.
Cooked Greens – kale, cabbage, collard greens and chard are consumed for their resemblance of folded money. The more you eat the larger your fortune for next year.
Create delicious creamed collard greens with garlic, onions, whipping cream and butter.
Lentils – Packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and amino acids these legumes are thought to resemble coins also equaling good fortune. They plump up as they cook symbolizing growing wealth. Whip up a simple lentil side dish with bacon, chorizo, mashed garlic, onion and rice.
Noodles – Long noodles represent longevity. Eat them slowly so that you don’t break them and risk a shortened life. Prepare a pot of noodle soup with bok choy, red bell peppers, sesame seeds, peanuts and Ramen noodles.
Pork – As pigs root for food they keep their feet planted and push their snouts forward signifying progress, future wealth and prosperity. Grill a delicious beer brined chile rubbed pork tenderloin using Atlanta’s own Red Brick Brown Ale, brown sugar, honey, ancho chiles, salt and pepper.
Fish – Fish represent moving forward and symbolize abundance as they swim in schools.
Create a simple delicately flavored sesame crusted Ahi Tuna appetizer that will also bring you an abundance of raving reviews.
Round Cakes or Breads – The emphasis on these baked goods is placed on the round or ring shaped items. This signifies that the old year is complete. Bake a delicious chocolate raspberry Bundt cake or if your are not up for the challenge, pick up a variety of Dukin’ Donuts to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth cravings.
Make a toast to New Year’s Day with a Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail. Pomegranates are associated with abundance, fertility and marriage. Now that’s a great way to start the year off on the right foot!
Keep in mind that in addition to all the lucky foods, there are also a few to avoid. Lobsters should not be eaten as they move backwards and this could lead to setbacks. Chicken should also be kept off the menu as chickens scratch backwards, which could cause regret or one to dwell in the past.
One last New Years Day tradition to remember – Don’t clean your plate! Leaving a bit of food on your plate is believed to ensure a year of plenty ahead.
Happy New Year and remember Peace Love Food!
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