| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pleased by 'cake' that's reconstituted pulses (5-4,4) | ||
| American hip-hop/R&B band founded in Los Angeles in 1995, lead singer Fergie (5,4,4) | ||
| "Imma Be" band | Thomas Joseph | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Southern staple, and a hint to this puzzle’s theme | Wall Street Journal | 12 Nov 2020 |
| *See 117-Across | ||
| Fergie's group | ||
| "Let's Get It Started" group | ||
| Traditional 12/31 Southern side dish |