Blackeye peas for good luck and you always leave a few peas on your plate. That means you will never go hungry in the new year. Turnip greens for one daughter and me, we love them, pinto beans with ham for another daughter, and baked shrimp stuffed potatoes for everyone. (To did for) and the main entree is aged Prime Rib Roast. I started cooking prime rib for New Year's Day many years ago, back when it didn't cost a bank loan to buy it! LOL