Foods for Good Fortune at New Year’s Eve

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Foods for Good Fortune at New Year’s Eve
30 Dec 2021
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New Year's Eve is here again! And everyone is planning something new. Food is the center of attraction at a party. Let us see some of the traditional recipes that can magnify the glory of your party. These exotic recipes are taken from different parts of the world. They are tasty as well as the harbinger of good fortune. #ThinkWithNiche

This year is about to end, and we are all brimming with excitement to welcome the New Year 2022! Yes, we know the growing web of the Omicron virus is a cause of worry! And it is causing more stress than happiness, as we are looking at another period of gloom and lockdown. But you cannot ignore the importance of an occasion. As the great men have said that one must capture as many joyful moments one can get, or you will never know when they slip out of your hands. So New Year's Eve is here, and we have to bid Good-Bye to this year. Are you all set, with the streamers, the flowers, the music, the games, and the delicacies to treat your loved ones? What? You have still not decided about the food? Okay! Do not worry when we are here to help!

 

The Party Recipes: Harbinger of Good Fortune

 

Food is the life of every feast, and when we plan for New Year's Eve, we must remember we must select the food that is the harbinger of good fortune. As we are stepping in the New Year, we must take the gifts of goodness with us. We hope the year showers flowers of health, happiness, and prosperity upon us. It has safety in each of its moments, and all the vices of this year are left behind. So let us see the tasty dishes that can bring luck and happiness for us -    

Rice & Barley: Welcome Life and Abundance! 

Rice and Barley are a symbol of life and abundance. This is why it is the perfect dish for new year eve's celebrations. Rice is quite a popular dish also, and one can cook it in many ways. It is a symbol of abundance because rice can swell just like income. Rice is a source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Hence it is also a source of life. Do not forget to light up a green candle as it is a symbol of luck! So cook the tastiest dishes featuring rice and welcome the New Year with the glow of prosperity! Barley also symbolizes fertility. You can present it in the form of a variety of heart-warming slices of bread and soups.

Leafy Greens: Symbol of Money! 

Leafy Green Vegetables, you read it right! Green Vegetables like Kale, Spinach, and lettuce, are a symbol of hard Cash. The color green resembles the green color of the cold dollar cash. So they consider it lucky to have green vegetables on New Year's Eve. We hope it showers wealth in the New Year. 'Kale Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing' will be a great dish on New Year's Eve to have with your loved ones!

Fish: Give way to Smooth Energy! 

Fish, how can you not include this dish in your New Year's Eve Menu! The shimmering silver color of the fish is thought to invite wealth, good luck, and prosperity to your home. The combination of water and fish fills the home with smooth energy. The ability of the fish to lay eggs makes it a symbol of abundance. So prepare a good Salmon or Baked Fish and give your loved ones a lingering taste to cherish for a long time! A 'Roasted Shrimp Cocktail' is also a good add-on at this time! So enjoy your meal! 

Pomegranate: Gleaming Seeds of Wealth! 

According to Greek and Persian Culture, Pomegranates are a symbol of beauty, fertility, and eternal life. It red beautiful gems like seeds just allure your heart. Greeks have a very interesting custom. They smash the pomegranate outside their home on New Year's Day, and the more seeds scatter, the more wealth you receive in your home. So, decorate your dinner table with a Pomegranate recipe on New Year's Eve and get ready for the showers of wealth!

Corn Bread with Black Eyed Peas (Beans) 

Corn Bread with Black Eyed Peas (Beans) is the ideal dish for New Year's Eve. The golden brown color of the Cornbread represents gold. The Black-eyed peas or beans look like coins. They are said to symbolize wealth. Therefore, this dish is delicious as well as pocket-friendly. Spray and serve the cornbread with a blessing of gold!

Pork and Chicken: The Blessing of Success! 

If you are looking for success in the New Year, Pork and Chicken are the perfect dishes. The pig first sniffs out and then eats! This way of eating represents progress. Its heavyweight is also a symbol of luxury. Likewise, those who do not relish it can have the joy of having Chicken! Chicken is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. It stimulates positivity. The healthy rooster is known to boost the fortunes of the career! It also encourages authority, love, and happiness! So gorge on the delicious meal and welcome 2022 with open arms!

Noodles: The Blessing of a Long and Fulfilling Life!

No feast is complete without a dash of Noodles. Noodles are a universal favorite, and when we ask for a happy life from the almighty. We do ask for tasty good food that keeps their tummy happy. The long, chewy, and slurpy noodles symbolize a long and fulfilling life. So this New Year's Eve, prepare noodles for loved ones and wish for a long life for them!

Apple Pie: A Gift of Love!

Ummmm! The mouthwatering Apple Pie is our special dessert at the New Year's Eve table. The rich red and golden apples signify love, pleasure, and fertility. When you cut it from the middle, it reveals a five-point star. It is a symbol of a balanced life. So make the Apple Pie Pancakes or the Apple Pie pastry and give the gift of love to your loved ones!

Cake: Strengthen your Bond

This one is the ultimate! The spongy and luscious Cake! None of our festivals or special occasion is complete without it, so how can we leave New Year's Eve? The Cake is thought to be auspicious. It has many symbols and is considered the best food for good fortune! It is round in shape, so it represents unity. It also represents continuity and coming full circle. The round shape of the cake also symbolizes a coin. So they consider it lucky and a charm that infuses wealth in the house. So bake a cake and make your bond stronger with your dear ones! 

12 Grapes for your Luck!

Grapes, yes, how can we complete our dinner table without these tangy fruits for digestion? It is a tradition in Mexico and Spain to have 12 grapes, exact in number, on New Year's Eve. They take it at the stroke of midnight. 12 grapes represent 12 months of the New Year. It is a belief that your fortune for each month depends upon the sweetness of the grapes. The sweeter the grapes, the sweeter your time in that month! So if you stumble upon any sour grape, your road would be a bit topsy-turvy in that month. So, enjoy the grapes, and wish you good luck!

Conclusion

So here is your dinner table ready for the new year eve's feast! As the round shape of the lentils represent coins. So they are also lucky for infusing wealth in the home. So prepare your table with lots of love and remember the Southern saying, "Peas for pennies, greens for dollars, and Cornbread for Gold" Enjoy your New Year's Eve and pray for yours truly, also! Wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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