NEW YEAR’S RECIPE: Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John: a Southern New Year’s Eve tradition for good luck. Photo courtesy Friedas.com.   In long-standing traditions, people the world over eat certain foods to ring in the New Year. We’re aiming to fix a New Year’s Eve dinner with all of them. Here are the foods that hopefully bring health and prosperity in…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Leftovers Pot Pie

Cut the air vents on the crust with star-shaped cookie cutters. Photo courtesy Betty Crocker.   Last month, chef Johnny Gnall suggested creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers. Today, he does the same with Christmas leftovers. If you have questions or suggestions for tips, email Chef Johnny. This past Thanksgiving, I got creative and turned…
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