7 Lucky New Year's Dishes from Around the World

In a variety of countries and cultures it is traditional -- and in fact, considered good luck -- to serve pork on New Year's. The high fat content in pork signifies wealth and prosperity; plus, pigs push their snouts forward when rooting for food, which represents progress. Suckling pig is a favorite at New Year's meals in Russia, Austria, Hungary and Portugal; in Germany, you'll find roasted pork and sausages, and in Sweden, pork trotters. But there are a number of other lesser-known culinary traditions for New Year's Day that are filled with cultural significance. Here are 7 lucky New Year's dishes from around the world. - By Katherine Cancila and Dana Vogel

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Lentils
Lentils, whose small, round shape is reminiscent of coins, is though to bring wealth in the new year, much like their legume cousin black-eyed peas. In Brazil, the first meal of the new year is customarily lentil soup, while in Italy, it's tradition to eat lentils and sausage just after midnight. Try this sausage and lentil soup for a modern twist of this classic Italian custom that is perfect for cold winter ... more
Photo by: The Naptime Chef
Lentils
Lentils, whose small, round shape is reminiscent of coins, is though to bring wealth in the new year, much like their legume cousin black-eyed peas. In Brazil, the first meal of the new year is customarily lentil soup, while in Italy, it's tradition to eat lentils and sausage just after midnight. Try this sausage and lentil soup for a modern twist of this classic Italian custom that is perfect for cold winter nights.
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