The 2024 National Food Days are about to begin.
WEEK ONE
National food day calendars are an engaging way to celebrate and acknowledge different types of foods and cuisines throughout the year. These calendars highlight specific days dedicated to various food items, dishes, or culinary themes.
Each day on the calendar is an opportunity to celebrate a particular food. Calendars include a wide range of foods, showcasing the diversity of culinary traditions and preferences. Food days can be a way to educate people about different cuisines, their history, and cultural significance.
We’re having fun starting the New Year by looking back through our favorite recipes as we look ahead to a delicious 2024.
January 1
National Bloody Mary Day & National Black Eyed Pea Day
The El Gallito Cocktailrecipe straddles the line between sweet and savory: a handful of cherry tomatoes tamps down the fruity flavor without pushing the drink into full-on Bloody Mary territory.
Our unforgettable Spicy Black-Eyed Pea recipe by James Beard award-winning chef chef JJ Johnson infuses traditional black-eyed peas with the Afro-Asian flavors that are at the heart of “Between Harlem and Heaven:” cumin and cilantro, bird’s-eye chile and lime.
January 2
National Cream Puff Day
January 3
National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day
We think our Easy Chocolate Raspberry Truffle recipe tops cherries! Turn these out in your kitchen in just a matter of minutes, and a little chilling time.
January 4
National Spaghetti Day
Spaghetti with White Clam Sauce is an Italian classic, beloved in the United States. It is simple to make with a wonderful combination of flavors that really work well together.
January 5
National Whipped Cream Day
Simple Whipped Cream Topping is a plant-based vegan version made with coconut milk. And alternative to the traditional dairy treat recipe– easy to make at home. And the ultimate treat is our recipe for a luscious Lemon Berry Roulade with Mascarpone Whipped Cream.
January 6
National Bean Day
Warm up in the New Year with a hearty slow-cooker Mediterranean Vegetable and Bean Stew, warm, comforting, and substantial enough to stand up to any chill in the air. This stew is perfect when served with a loaf of crusty bread for dunking.
National Shortbread Day
What is shortbread? Find three wonderful shortbread recipe variations by top contributors in thecookscookcommunityforum on Facebook.
January 7
National Tempura Day
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish known for its light, crispy texture and delicate flavor. Here is a straightforward recipe to make tempura at home, with alternative air-fryer tips.
