Black Eyed Peas

Dimitri said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

Yes (usually.) To remember my superstitious Great Aunt Mary.

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How do you prepare them.

Fresh?
Dried?
Fresh Frozen?
Canned?

Usually canned "Baby Field Peas with Snaps", served with cornbread. I
have a bag of dried BEP's in the cupboard that I bought for some reason
(several years ago IIRC), so I'm thinking about soaking and canning
those on Saturday just to see how it works and then opening a jar for
lunch Sunday.

I also have a whole ham (unexpectedly) that I need to do something with.

Best regards,
Bob

My favorite way of fixing black eyed peas is to use them in a dish
called Hoppin John (which is basically black eyed peas cooked with
bacon, onion and rice). I then make a topping of chopped red onion,
cucumber and tomato mixed with EVOO and balsamic vinegar, and pour that
over the hoppin john.

Serve with corn bread.

Good stuff!!--r3

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:27:33 GMT, "Dimitri"
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Quoted message said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

It's New Year's Eve and yes. It's to show that the coming new year
can't get any worse!

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How do you prepare them.
Fresh?
Dried?
Fresh Frozen?
Canned?

I've had fresh, frozen, and canned. I've found that frozen and
canned are the easiest to prepare. Fresh offer the most flavor. We
always simmer them with bacon fat, onion, and a minor pinch of
crushed peppers.

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I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion
a bay leaf, some more herbs and a little crushed red
pepper flakes.

Where's your bacon fat, man?! Y'all need bacon fat in that
ingredient list!

The Ranger

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Dimitri said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

How do you prepare them.

Fresh?
Dried?
Fresh Frozen?
Canned?

I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion a bay leaf, some
more
herbs and a little crushed red pepper flakes.

Dimitri

I don't. ;-P

Can't stand the damned things!

Only thing worse is Lima beans IMHO!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:07:36 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
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Only thing worse is Lima beans IMHO!

You. You. You poopoo-peepee head! That's not true!

The Ranger

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The Ranger said:

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:07:36 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
<[email hidden]> replied:

Quoted message said:

Only thing worse is Lima beans IMHO!

You. You. You poopoo-peepee head! That's not true!

The Ranger

:-P You, you Lima bean lover you! ;-P

I'll bet you like BEETS too!!!!!!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:27:33 GMT, "Dimitri" <[email hidden]>

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Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

Nope. Can't stand the things.

In my family, it's sausage links, olives, and champagne (sparkling
cider).

serene

Dimitri said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

How do you prepare them.

Fresh?
Dried?
Fresh Frozen?
Canned?

I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion a bay leaf,
some more herbs and a little crushed red pepper flakes.

Dimitri

Marinated Blackeye Peas
Makes 4 servings
1 can (15.8 ounces) Blackeye Peas, rinsed and drained
1 chopped red bell pepper (can be roasted type)
1 rib celery, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 tablespoon vinegar (balsamic)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (Miracle Whip my choice)
1 teaspoon mustard (dark)
1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper (or other chili pepper of choice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash cayenne pepper
1 small can of Diced tomatos with green chilis
1 or 2 drops Tabasco to taste

Drain Blackeye Peas and diced tomatos. Add chopped celery, red bell pepper,
jalapeno and onion. Combine oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, salt and cayenne.
Mix well. Pour over peas. Stir gently. Allow to chill in refrigerator
several hours or overnight. Mix carefully. Serve as a relish with meats,
or garnish with lettuce and a spoonful of mayonnaise and serve as a salad. I
also like it over yellow rice.

--

Joe Cilinceon

Dimitri said:

So - Do you?

Yes, I do!

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How do you prepare them.

Fresh?

Simmered with ham and turmeric

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Dried?

Soaked, rubbed in a towel to remove the skins, put into a food processor
with cilantro, onion, chile-garlic paste and spices, then shaped into
patties and pan-fried.

Bob

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serene said:

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 16:27:33 GMT, "Dimitri" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

Nope. Can't stand the things.

In my family, it's sausage links, olives, and champagne (sparkling
cider).

serene

Spumante Champagne and Caviar coated Cream Cheese logs. :-d
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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Bob Terwilliger' virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz said:

Dimitri said:

So - Do you?

Yes, I do!

Quoted message said:

How do you prepare them.

Fresh?

Simmered with ham and turmeric

Quoted message said:

Dried?

Soaked, rubbed in a towel to remove the skins, put into a food processor
with cilantro, onion, chile-garlic paste and spices, then shaped into
patties and pan-fried.

Bob

That actually sounds Edible... except I'd substitute Basil for the
Cilantro. ;-)

Soap chips anyone? (here we go again...... <lol>😉
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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Quoted message said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

Indeedie I do. Every year.

Quoted message said:

How do you prepare them.

Fresh?
Dried?
Fresh Frozen?
Canned?

I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion a bay leaf, some

more

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herbs and a little crushed red pepper flakes.

Dimitri

I eat black eyed peas frequently. Normally I use the canned ones. For New
Year Luck I use dried in a similar way as you have above. But I occasionally
serve them as follows below.

Charlie

BLACK-EYED PEAS, RICE AND PEPPERONI

Source: unknown, ca 1970s

2 tbs. butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
20 oz. frozen black-eyed peas
1 cup long-grained rice
2 cans condensed chicken broth (10.75 oz. each)
1 lb. pepperoni
salt to taste

In a large skillet, melt butter. Fry chopped onions until wilted, about 2
minutes. Add black-eyed peas and rice. Stir well.

Pour chicken broth over mixture, stir to blend and simmer, covered, 20 to 25
minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and peas and rice are tender,
stirring occasionally.

Cut pepperoni into 1/4-inch thick slices and add to skillet along with salt.
Cover and heat 5 minutes longer. Serves 4 to 6.

Note: I use low sodium, low fat chicken broth nowadays.

Dimitri said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

Dimitri

Nope. Black eyed peas are one legume for which I've never developed a
fondness. No matter if they are fresh, frozen or from canned, they always
seem to have an oddly "dry" texture to them I find distasteful.

Jill

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:32:36 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
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In article said:

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:07:36 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet <[email hidden]> replied:

Quoted message said:

Only thing worse is Lima beans IMHO!

You. You. You poopoo-peepee head! That's not true!

:-P You, you Lima bean lover you! ;-P

I'll bet you like BEETS too!!!!!!

I do indeed! (My finger didn't get lodged 'tween keys.) <G>

The Ranger

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:19:17 -0600, OmManiPadmeOmelet
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That actually sounds Edible... except I'd substitute Basil for the
Cilantro. ;-)

Soap chips anyone? (here we go again...... <lol>😉

Man! First lima beans, then beets, now cilantro! I'd spoon-feed
you a mash of all three just to see you implode! <EG>

The Ranger

On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 21:19:47 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
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I eat black eyed peas frequently.

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There's gotta be a case o' Guinness that allows you to do this...
Or are you hating life that much? <VEG>

The Ranger

Dimitri said:

Are supposed to be good luck if eaten on New Years Day.
So - Do you?

How do you prepare them.

Fresh?
Dried?
Fresh Frozen?
Canned?

I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion a bay leaf, some more
herbs and a little crushed red pepper flakes.

I prepare them from dried, simmered in chicken stock. I usually make
them for hoppin' john ( got all the ham from Christmas chopped up and in
the freezer to use for that 🙂 )

--

saerah

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sarah bennett said:

Dimitri said:

I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion a bay leaf, some more
herbs and a little crushed red pepper flakes.

I prepare them from dried, simmered in chicken stock. I usually make
them for hoppin' john ( got all the ham from Christmas chopped up and in
the freezer to use for that 🙂 )

I've always wanted to make hoppin' john because I LOVE black eyed
peas. Is it a stand alone dish, side dish or what? What else do you
usually serve it with?
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Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

sf said:

sarah bennett said:

Dimitri said:

I like the fresh frozen simmered in ham stock with Onion a bay leaf, some more
herbs and a little crushed red pepper flakes.

I prepare them from dried, simmered in chicken stock. I usually make
them for hoppin' john ( got all the ham from Christmas chopped up and in
the freezer to use for that 🙂 )

I've always wanted to make hoppin' john because I LOVE black eyed
peas. Is it a stand alone dish, side dish or what? What else do you
usually serve it with?

We eat it as a main dish, with a green salad, usually. (the first time I
made it, Rob said :"ooh! fancy rice and beans!" )I don't know what other
people do 🙂 I made it with procciuto once and it was very very good.

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saerah

http://anisaerah.blogspot.com/

"Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a
disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice."
-Baruch Spinoza

"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly
what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear
and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There
is another theory which states that this has already happened."
-Douglas Adams