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My family is Southern, and that means New Year’s Day is greeted with Hoppin John. But because we don’t eat pork, and I don’t eat meat, the traditional recipes loaded with ham or bacon, just won’t cut it! So here’s a peek at our vegetarian version of Hoppin John, rich with spice (lots of spice!) and flavor!

Happy New Year, Veggie-style!!!

I promise to share the recipe soon!  But for today, it’s just a wish that your New Year is as full of wonderful as these plates are full of flavor!  Happy 2014!