DAY Recipe

As any southerner will tell you, eating black-eyed peas at New Year’s will ensure good luck. For a simpler (and meatless) version of this hors d’oeuvre, omit the pork and serve these tender little cakes topped with just the red pepper mayo.

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INGREDIENTS
Black eyed pea Croquettes
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko)
1 (15ounce)can black-eyed peas (rinsed, drained)
1jarred roasted red pepper (chopped)
1 green onion (white and green part, chopped)
1 1/4 cups fresh cornbread (crumbled)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus additional
kosher salt , for seasoning
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red chili sauce , such as Sriracha
canola oil , for deep frying
fresh ground black pepper
Dandelion Greens
1 bunch baby dandelion greens, well washed and trimmed
1/2 shallot (finely chopped)
2 teaspoons creole mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb ham (tasso, chopped)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

To [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 garlic cloves , minced
2 serrano chilies , seeded and finely chopped
2 (16ounce)cans black-eyed peas , rinsed and well drained
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro , divided
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
1 large egg
1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS

Combine minced garlic and chiles in a large bowl. Place 1 teaspoon garlic mixture in a small bowl; set aside. Add peas to remaining garlic mixture in large bowl; [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 (8ounce)cans black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup red peppers, and
green bell peppers (diced)
1/2 small onion (diced)
1 1/2 cups salsa (I use hot)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (minced)
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon cumin

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients together and chill 2 hours.
Let the dip sit at room temperature 30 minutes before enjoying!

INGREDIENTS

4 slices bacon
1 medium onion , chopped
1 (16ounce)package dried black-eyed peas , washed
1 (12ounce)can diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside to use as topping for peas.
Saute onion in bacon drippings until tender. Add peas, diced tomatoes and green chilies, salt, chili powder, pepper and water.

Cook, covered, over medium heat for 45 minutes to [...]