Nigerian beans porridge is the definition of complete comfort food and can be paired with garri (cassava flakes), bread or ogi.

A different way to prepare calamari, with vegetables and white beans in a sherry vinegar and olive oil vinagrette

Akara is a tasty fried black eyed pea fritter that can be served by itself, a side of pap, custard, porridge oats or as shown, in a burger.

Moi moi is a delicious bean pudding made commonly in Nigeria from a mixture of beans, peppers, onions and spices.

Who doesn’t love a good vegan curry? And this one is extra special with the addition of peanut butter. (in German)

Chawli curry also known as black eyed peas is a delicious vegan preparation. Have it with bread or rotis.

A super simple salad you can whip up in minutes and serve as a side dish, lunch, at a potluck, or BBQ.

Saucy, smoky, spicy stewed black-eyed peas are made with collards, chili, smoked paprika, and the surprising addition of peanut butter!

Classic Southern flavors meets quick and easy in these 30 minute Hoppin’ John bowls.

This Black Eyed Pea Greek Salad is a flavorful, healthy twist on the traditional Greek Salad.

Instant Pot/pressure cooked black eyed peas, lentils, and veggies chili makes an effortless one pot meal. Vegan & GF from scratch.

Warm Kale Salad with Rosemary Sweet Potatoes and Eggs

This Black eyed Peas and Kale Chili is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly winter day.

Slow cooker BEER CHILI featuring black eyed peas, rice and chipotle seasoning.

Cabbage Chili with Spicy Sausage — black-eyed peas add savor to this healthy cold-weather pleaser

If black-eyed peas and collard greens are a New Year’s Day tradition for you, then why not enjoy them together in Croquette form

The New Years tradition of enjoying black-eyed peas for luck and fortune can be carried into the year deliciously with Hoppin’ John.

Black-eyed peas and colorful bell peppers, lightly pickled in a vinaigrette dressing, make for an awesome appetizer!

This Southwestern Black Eyed Pea Salad is creamy, crunchy and healthy! Perfect for a side or a dip!

Chipotle Black Eyed Peas Hummus with spicy smokey flavor! A healthy twist on classic hummus. Vegan, gluten free, easy!

This simple and healthy dip will bring good luck to your new year.

If you truly want to put some South in your mouth then start your New Year off right with this recipe for Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas.