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Cotechino con lenticchie - Italy
Cotechino con lenticchie is considered a particularly lucky dish in Italy, where it is eaten at the start of a New Year to bring good fortune in the months to come. The dish is a type of stew which consists of lentils—considered a good omen because of their coin-like shape—and sausages, as pork is considered to be a lucky meat in many cultures.