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After a month of celebrations, my family takes it pretty easy for New Years, and leans into my grandma's North Georgia Black Cherokee/Hoodoo roots to prepare a Lucky Meal for the coming year. Otherwise, we have a few cleaning traditions, and do some divination for the coming year. No alcohol-fueled parties to ring in the New Year anymore, and that works for current me. What are your culture's New Years food traditions? And are there any ingredients you can't have and need to

1 cup beef tallow, or vegan butter of choice (check ingredients for soy, nuts) 1 cup of raw cane sugar or 1 ¼ cup of coconut sugar 1 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 teaspoons of baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour, wheat or gluten free mix 1 flax egg (1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 Tablespoons water) Sprinkles or icing of choice Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal and water to make your flax egg, set aside. Mix tallow and sugar until smooth.

½ cup honey or maple syrup 1 cup SunButter 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup cocoa or carob powder 2 ½ cups oats ½ cup coconut flakes or ground...

1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1 cup medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped ½ cup raisins ¼ cup ground sunflower, pumpkin, or...

12 ounces allergen free chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand) ¾ cup shelled sunflower seeds and pepitas ¼ cup dried fruit, chopped if large....

1/3 cup plain quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon ground flax seed 1-2 teaspoons maple sugar 1/2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 pinch sea salt 1/4 cup raisins or Craisins (optional) 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds (optional) Combine all ingredients in a heat-safe bowl or mug, and add 1 cup of water just off the boil. Cover the container, and let the oatmeal cook for 1-2 minutes. Mix well before eating. Can top with non-dairy creamer, if desired. To prepare ahead, combine all ingredients