What to Eat on New Year's

The BEST Southern soul food side dishes for New Year's Day!

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Collard Greens

This is the best collard greens recipe, featuring smoked turkey legs and a blend of savory spices. Simmered to perfection, these soul food style collard greens are tender, full of flavor.

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Southern Cornbread

Our soul food cornbread recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist, tender crumb. It combines the rich tang of buttermilk with classic ingredients like butter and sugar.

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Black Eyed Peas

Our Black Eyed Peas features smoked neck bones, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Serve it with a side of rice and enjoy!

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Green Beans

Fresh green beans and red potatoes are simmered on the stove top in a rich and flavorful broth with smoked turkey, onion, garlic, and seasonings. It’s the perfect side dish to pair with holiday recipes.

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Fried Cabbage

Southern Fried Cabbage is a comfort food side dish elevated by the combination of crispy bacon, smoked sausage, and a medley of seasonings. Serve it alongside your Thanksgiving turkey.

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

This homemade sweet potato cornbread is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and sweet flavor. Be sure to also check out our traditional cornbread recipe.

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Collard Greens

This soul food collard greens and ham hocks recipe is the best! Greens are simmered in a smoky, seasoned broth with onions and a dash of red pepper flakes.

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Boiled Cabbage

This Southern cabbage recipe features cabbage that is simmered in a flavorful broth with smoked turkey and soul food seasonings. 

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Check out these soul food Thanksgiving side dishes and more!

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