JanDee Crafts

Get ready for the most flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast you've ever had! This incredible twist on Mississippi pot roast skips the cream of soups but keeps all the rich, savory goodness. Slow-cooked to perfection, the pork becomes irresistibly tender, infused with a perfect balance of buttery richness, zesty seasonings, and a touch of tangy zip. The flavorful juices create the ultimate gravy, making this roast absolutely perfect spooned over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Comfort food doesn’t get better than this!  

This tradition comes directly from my Angel Mother. Her parents are from the South where Hoppin' John was developed I believe. It is said that the peas represent coins but honestly I have not a clue why its lucky or why it has this title but only that we eat it and love it! Its a great way to use your leftover Christmas ham and who doesn't want to go into the new year with some luck? We always ate Hoppin' John on new years day. I love it! After being married to my dear husband we have combine our two families new years food traditions and eat Hoppin' John and handmade tamales. Although this combo isnt typical we have done it for so long that to me it very much goes together, just like me and my sweetheart do. What are your new years traditions? Do you eat the same every year or shake it up?  

I love making this recipe for Christmas morning for 2 reasons.  First, I can throw it in the pot the night before and it is ready for us to eat the next morning without any effort. (Hey! At some point it has to be the moms holiday too. Right?) and Second, they get some much candy and sweets from Santa in their stocking I like to have something that is hearty and not sweet.  What do you do about breakfast Christmas morning? We let the kids see what Santa brought them (he doesn't wrap the few items he brings) and they can go through their stockings. At that point we stop and eat breakfast before opening any presents under the tree. It works for us. I'd love to hear what you do for breakfast Christmas morning!! Comment! Please. Crock-pot Breakfast Casserole Ingredients 1 32-ounce bag of frozen southern style hash brown potatoes (aka frozen shredded or tator tot Potatoes) 2 lb. of bacon cut into pieces, fried & drained (or 2 pkg pre coo...