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closeup of pomegranate black eye pea salad

Pomegranate Black Eye Pea Salad

December 27, 2024

closeup of pomegranate black eye pea salad

Each new year begins with a New Year’s good luck recipe featuring black eye peas. Although it’s a Southern thing, we’d all do well to invite good energy into our homes with tasty food. Continue reading

dipping into creamy black eye pea dip

Creamy Black Eye Pea Dip

December 27, 2023

dipping into creamy black eye pea dip

A new year begins in less than one week. Good luck comes in the form of delicious food, particularly if the food in question is black eye peas. This Creamy Black Eye Pea Dip with southwest flair comes at the perfect time for sharing your kitchen with ones you love. Continue reading

slices of pimento cheese cornbread

Pimento Cheese Cornbread

December 26, 2021

slices of pimento cheese cornbread

Enjoy foods for good luck this New Year’s. Not only Hoppin’ John, but also cornbread which symbolizes gold and prosperity. Black eye peas resemble coins and greens reflect paper money. Increase your chances with this Pimento Cheese Cornbread, combining two popular southern cooking exports: pimento cheese and buttermilk based tender cornbread.

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black eyed pea and cheddar fritters

Black Eyed Pea and Cheddar Fritters

december 26, 2018

black eyed pea and cheddar fritters

Time once again to eat something special for the new year to bring luck, health and prosperity. And treat your belly to something delicious as well. Of course I’m talking about black eyed peas, which every southerner knows is absolute for the  new year’s menu. The vegan version of Hoppin’ John published a few years ago is a thick stew, or a chunky soup, and can be made with smoked meat for a non-vegan version. Today’s black eyed pea fritters are versatile in that they may serve as an appetizer or a light meal and can be accompanied by all kinds of sauces and spreads.  Continue reading

Hoppin’ John

december 29, 2013

hoppin' john

Southerners know how to ring in the New Year with culinary good luck talismans : hoppin’ john ( a dish of stewed black eyed peas), greens and cornbread.  The black eyed peas are said to symbolize coins, the greens represent paper money and the cornbread makes a good stand-in for gold.  Lest you think we only care for financial stability while ringing in the new, congratulate us also on our good taste, as these dishes are delicious, filling and perfect for company and good cheer.

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