It comes out cakey and rich, making it a sturdy complement to the Hoppin' John ladled atop. And for dessert, I'm all in for the confetti-like appearance of my friend Carol Garvin's coconut cake ...

Go all in for the confetti-like appearance of a Coconut Cake on New Year's Day. This one is made from Carol Garvin's coconut cake recipe. Her mother handed down this recipe to her, and Carol ...

A recipe for Hoppin’ John appears as early as 1847 in Sarah ... friends and family spend the day before New Year’s pounding mochi rice cakes. Sweet, glutinous rice is washed, soaked, steamed ...