List of Holidays With Suggested Menus
Our team of good old boys have gotten together and done the hard work for you all. We’ve gone through all the recipes in our database and picked the appropriate items for each of the major holidays.
New Years
This Hoppin John dish is a must in the South for the New Years Holiday. This is a traditional dish and is supposed to bring you good luck for the rest of the year. Here’s wishing y’all lottsa luck!
- Hoppin John
- Mama’s Cooked Cabbage
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Southern Cornbread
- Bread Pudding With Southern Whiskey Sauce
- Black Bottom Pie
Christmas
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like EskimosEverybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonightThey know that Santa’s on his way
He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother’s child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to flyAnd so I’m offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it’s been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you.
Nat King Cole….and I, wish y’all a Merry Christmas!!
- Stuffed Mushrooms in Garlic Wine Sauce
- Beef Tenderloin Roast
- Green Bean Casserole
- Sweet and Sour Onions
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Cherry Cheesecake Pie
Cinco De Mayo
Although many Gringos are under the impression that Cinco De Mayo is celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day, May 5 actually represents Mexico’s unlikely victory over France at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.
- Tortilla Soup
- Chaluapas Recipe
- Chiles en Nogada
- Steak Picado
- Pinto Beans
- Peggy’s Mexican Rice
- Mexican Caramel Flan
St. Patrick’s Day
Normally you would think we would be having Corned beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s day but the Irish didn’t eat Corned beef and Cabbage…they more likely ate an Irish Stew and this one is traditional in our Irish family. Although the Irish probably wouldn’t have carrots in their stew, my wife liked carrots so you know why there is carrots in ours. They might also have a menu similar to below and without a doubt a few pints of Guinness and that’s alright with me!
Easter Sunday
It’s Easter Sunday. A day full of tradition for families as adult children return home and kids search for eggs and enjoy treats from the Easter Bunny. Mothers and daughters got to parade in their new outfits and dad got to hide the eggs. Here is a great menu for you to enjoy.
- Baked Ham with Dijon Glaze
- Roast Leg of Lamb
- Garlic Roasted Chicken
- Asparagus in Dill Butter
- Scalloped Potatoes
- Lemon Cheese Cake
Thanksgiving
It’s Big Bird day! The day we give thanks that we can afford the Big Bird and all the food we’re going to be putting on the table! Hope you and your guests all have a great Thanksgiving!
- Roast Turkey
- Sausage Dressing
- Sauteed Carrots
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Bacon Cornbread
- Peggy’s Chocolate Fudge
Super Bowl
Here are some great recipes for your tailgate super bowl party. Just click on the recipe you would like to make and go for it! If you have a special Super Bowl appetizer, send it to us so we can share with everyone. Have a great Super Bowl party!