Black eyed peas, red beans, okra, and collard greens give this Mississippi minestrone it’s Southern flavor.

Black-eyed Peas marinated in a tangy vinaigrette.

Curried Black Eyed Pea Soup

Black-Eyed and Green Peas Pasta Salad

Skillet Black-Eyed Peas with Cauliflower

Better the second day: Cowboy Caviar does double duty as a salad or chunky salsa for game day.

Find five inspired ideas for eating black-eyed peas year-round.

Black Eyed Peas Fritters/Akara/Accara. West African snack served with spicy coconut chutney and ketchup.

Ham hocks and black eyed peas are slowly simmered for a rich and smoky soup.

Sausage, Kale and Black-Eyed Peas Soup!

Slow Cooker Pork, Collard Green and Black-Eyed Peas.

A delicious way to observe the southern tradition of eating black eyed peas and greens on New Years Day!

New Year black eyed pea salad with black olives, feta and roasted garlic – start as you mean to go on!

Feeling lucky? Start 2013 on the right bite with healthy Hoppin’ John Risotto.

Black Eyed Peas from the slow cooker with a years worth of good luck.

Hoppin’ John for a Lucky New Year. Welcome the new year with a meal full of luck.

Want good luck for the New Year? Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with fresh, frisky Hot Sauce {Akara}.

Smoky ham, black-eyed peas and jalapeño peppers spice up this New Year’s Tradition! A slow cooker makes it easy. Cornbread anyone?

A quick & simple Black-Eyed Pea & Sausage Stew perfect for New Years Day!

Black Eyed Pea Hummus is a healthy dish for New Year’s Eve and Day.

Vankaya Alasanda Koora- A healthy eggplant & black eyed bean curry with ginger, green chillies and cilantro.

A new twist on a southern staple. Black Eyed Peas are a southern tradition that will bring you good health when eaten on New Years Day!