Everyone wishes for good luck in the New Year, which is why many serve black-eyed peas and also cabbage for wealth on January 1. Another tradition is to serve ham, which takes several hours to prepare. My suggestion is to serve stuffed pork chops. Stuff the butterflied chops with cornbread dressing, with a dash of brandy added. Prop the chops up with a skewer, running through, and set the chops into a deep baking dish. This will keep the chops vertical and not laying flat. Top the chops with apple chutney and top that with fresh herbs. Bake the chops at 375⁰ until thoroughly cooked and let the New Year’s Day feast begin, with black-eyed peas and cabbage, too! © Kelly McBride Loft