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- Readers' choice: Top 10 all-time favorite recipes Here's a list of the most popular recipes from Stir It Up! since we first launched in 2009.
- Black-eyed peas: Hoppin' John for New Year's DayHoppin鈥 John is a Southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice traditionally served on New Year鈥檚 Day.
- 8 ways to make black-eyed peas for New Year's Day Serving up black-eyed peas for the New Year is a cherished Southern tradition believed to bring health and good fortune for the coming year.
- Bacon-cheddar deviled eggsRing in the New Year with deviled eggs loaded with bacon and cheese. This recipe can easily be prepped ahead of time, keeping eggs and filling refrigerated separately, and assembled at the last minute.
- Sweet potato cake with molasses buttercreamRoasted sweet potatoes are transformed from side dish to a layer cake worthy of any special occasion. Molasses buttercream and chopped almonds and cinnamon to garnish put this dessert over the top.
- Easy crockpot beans with hamLeftover Christmas ham can be used for more than just sandwiches. Make a simple and savory dinner with white beans, veggies, and ham in the crockpot.
- Cooking the basics: Homemade marinara sauceMarinara sauce, a classic Italian red sauce with garlic, onions, herbs, and not much more, is easy and weeknight-quick to make.聽
- Chinese food leftovers? Make duck fried riceChinese food is never bad leftover, but jazz it up by making Peking duck and cold rice into delicious duck fried rice. Just a few veggies and a quick turn in the skillet, and you'll have a new dinner in minutes.
- Eggnog pound cakeCan't get enough eggnog this time of year? Bake it into a cake! Pound cake serves as a versatile base and makes this festive treat easy to transport.聽
- Diamond-edged, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookiesGive simple butter cookies some holiday sparkle by using red or green sugar. These cookies are easy to prep ahead of time and freeze until you need to bake them.
- Chipotle pot roast with onions and sweet potatoesBeef pot roast, a winter comfort-food stalwart, gets livened聽up with sweet potatoes, onions, and smoky, spicy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.聽
- Cranberry walnut breadCranberry and orange are the perfect Christmas combination. Bake this bread for a special Christmas morning treat, or to have on hand for extra holiday guests.聽
- Orange sandwich cookiesTired of the old Christmas cookie classics? Brighten up the holidays with these orange sandwich cookies stuffed with an orange cream filling.
- Maple chocolate pecan piePecan pie gets even more decadent by swapping corn syrup for maple syrup, toasting the pecans ahead of time, and adding chocolate. Serve a slice with a little homemade whipped cream and guests will be eating out of your hand.
- Black walnut fudgeEveryone loves a morsel of fudge over the holidays. Here's a recipe for delicious chocolate fudge with chopped black walnuts.
- Soft and chewy molasses gingerdoodlesThese delicious cookies are like a gingerbread and snickerdoodle mash-up! Dunk one in some egg nog for holiday cheer.
- Caramelized onion and apple slab tartThis delicious tart can either be served as an appetizer or with a hearty salad as an entree for four.
- Editor's pick: Global cookbooks for 2014A sampling of new cookbooks from 2014 to satisfy the appetites of those who love worldly cuisines.
- Gingerbread brownies with buttermilk glazeGingerbread at Christmas doesn't always have to mean gingerbread cookies. These cakey bars are rich with the deep flavors of traditional gingerbread.
- Secret menu items, unlockedHidden options at chains like McDonald's and Starbucks have become more widespread and a lot less secret due to fans who compile them online. Some options include Chipotle's Quesarito and the Christmas Cookie Frappucino.