Look to these good luck foods when the clock strikes midnight for good fortune in the year to come.
Plus, try our favorite recipes for enjoying these lucky bites.
The holiday season is full of long-standing traditions, but our favorites always tend to center around eating.
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Down Donuts for the New Year
Ring-shaped foods are said to be symbolic of the year coming full circle.
For your New Year’s breakfast, consider a tastyBundt cakeor another one of our favorites, the classicdonut.
Trying to eat a bit healthier already?
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Celebrate all you’ve accomplished with less guilt by making abaked versioninstead of frying them in oil.
Twirl Soba Noodles for Longevity
The longer the noodle, the longer the life.
At least, that’s what this ancient superstition says.
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Traditionally slurped up for Lunar New Year, soba noodles are extra-long and symbolize longevity.
Just be careful to not break or chew the noodles on their way from bowl to mouth!
Nothing says “Happy New Year!”
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like tacos, right?
In fact, Ancient Romans saw chickens as predictors of the future and good luck omens.
We’re ready to roast up a whole bird and make our wish come true.
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Once prepped, this grilled stuffed trout recipe will have your dinner on the table within 10 minutes.
Not feeling ambitious enough to tackle a whole fish?
Nod to the tradition with a crispyoven-baked fishinstead.
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Cook up Herring for a Bountiful Year
Look to Europe for your newest New Year’s tradition.
Cook Collard Greens for Prosperity
Because of their green color, collard greens are said to represent paper money.
Prepare the greens with pancetta to add extra flavor and texture.
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Serve the salty snack with cheese sauce or enjoy plain.
Make Tamales for Family Prosperity
Tamales are a regular meal during the holiday season in Mexico.
Because family members will spend all day preparing the stuffed corn husks together, tamales represent family and prosperity.
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Gather your loved ones to make this authenticMexican dish.
Choose to fill with meat, cheese, fruit, or all of the above!
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