New Year Spicy Black Eyed Peas and a CSN giveaway

December 30, 2010 / 26 comments »

New Year Spicy Black Eyed Peas and a CSN giveaway

I guess y’all figured that I was Catholic from the name of the website. Well, I was also born in Virginia and lived here most of my life. So not only have I embraced my Catholic traditions, but also my southern ones. One of those traditions is to eat Black Eyed Peas on New Years Day.

Back in the days of civil war, Union troops swept through the south, confiscating crops and livestock to use as provisions for their troops. Southerners who weren’t off fighting were left with very little, except for peas and greens. The Union soldiers considered “field peas” and greens, not good enough for human consumption, and only fed to livestock. Lucky for the Confederate soldiers, for they may have died of starvation. These dishes became cherished and appreciated recipes. There is a legend that during the Civil War, the town of Vicksburg, Virginia, ran out of food while under attack. The residents fortunately discovered black-eyed peas and the legume was thereafter considered lucky. So began the tradition of celebrating these dishes as the new year is born.

Speaking of luck, I am announcing my first giveaway. I am teaming up with CSN and one lucky winner will receive $20.00 off merchandise. There is one catch to this giveaway. It is for U.S. and Canadian residences only. CSN is comprised of over 200 online stores, where you can find everything from Delsey Luggage to Le Creuset cookware. Check it out at www.Luggage.com/ .

So, leave a comment on my blog or leave me a e-mail at veronica@mycatholickitchen.com I will announce the winner on January 10, 2011.

Happy New Year and Good Luck!

Spicy Black Eyed Peas

4 slices bacon

1 medium onion, chopped

1 (16 ounce) package dried black-eyed peas, washed, soaked in water overnight

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)

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. Cut onions and saute 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 1 hour, or until peas are tender. Add additional water of necessary.

Brunch, Vegetables

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katychick — December 30, 2010 at 3:20 pm

Those peas look soo good
i want to buy my son the plasma car from csn
tcogbill at live dot com

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Hila — December 30, 2010 at 3:22 pm

Do you need to submit a recipe to enter the givaway drawing?

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Dawn — December 30, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Your black eyed peas look delicious! I must admit I haven’t tried making them yet but maybe I’ll try some this year.

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Dee — December 30, 2010 at 5:01 pm

wow thanks for the chance! Love their cookware.com site – got my aunt and mom a few nice kitchen accessories from there this year for Christmas! deeg131 at gmail dot com

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islandeat — December 30, 2010 at 7:10 pm

Hi, Virginia. Thanks for the add on FoodBuzz. It is nice to meet you.

Until this year, I never knew about the southern tradition of Hoppin’ John or other black-eyed pea dishes for good luck for the new year.

I like the array of bakeware and other housewares at CSN, so I am pleased you have a contest for this giftcard.

Thanks again,

Dan

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islandeat — December 30, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Oops, sorry, Veronica (I must have been thinking about the phrase, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!”)…my mistake.

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meeyeehere — December 30, 2010 at 8:28 pm

Those black eyed peas are terrific! Just what I need to make a meal more interesting,thanks.
Oh,I would love to be counted in your giveaway too.Please!
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com

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Veronica Gantley — December 30, 2010 at 9:02 pm

Hila, no, you do not have to submit a recipe. All I need is a way to contact you if you win. Oh and you have to reside in Canada or the US.
Thanks
Veronica

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Stefanie — December 30, 2010 at 10:34 pm

This recipe looks delicious! I’ve never had black-eyed peas, but this sounds like a great way to try them out!

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Ashley — December 30, 2010 at 11:00 pm

I love csn! Thanks to the giveaway!

hewella1 at gmail dot com

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Domestic Diva — December 31, 2010 at 3:42 am

Lovely! Thanks for the chance.

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Tammigirl — December 31, 2010 at 4:15 am

I’ve never had black eyed peas, but these look pretty good! I think I might try them. My mother always made sauerkraut on New Year’s Eve.

For me New Year’s Eve just isn’t a big deal.

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doggybloggy — December 31, 2010 at 1:49 pm

I need to go out and get me some black eyed peas and collard greens – we forgot to eat them last year….

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Miss Chelsea — December 31, 2010 at 4:35 pm

I’ve never tried black eyed peas! I’m scared hehe… great giveaway, pick me pick me!

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Veronica Gantley — December 31, 2010 at 4:54 pm

Miss Chelsea,
You need to get one of those fix it and forget it cookbooks. If it can be cooked in the crock pot, it will be in that cookbook.

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shala_darkstone — December 31, 2010 at 11:11 pm

Thanks so much for the giveaway! I’d love to get a new set of glasses.
maddiemb (at) comcast (dot) net

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AubreyLaine — January 1, 2011 at 12:57 am

Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve been eyeing some of their table runners for my new dining table!
aubreyfick@yahoo.com

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Suchitra — January 1, 2011 at 9:48 am

You have a good blog here and this recipe looks delicious! Do chk out an indian version of black eye beans- http://indiencooking.blogspot.com/2010/08/black-eye-beans.html

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Kay Heritage — January 1, 2011 at 4:19 pm

Hello Veronica! So nice to meet you! Thank you for the friend request through FB. Look forward to getting to know you better!

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Megan@foodalution.com — January 1, 2011 at 7:42 pm

Anyone who uses bacon to flavor is a fan of mine! This looks delicious! thanks for the request on Foodbuzz! – Megan

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Sharon — January 2, 2011 at 6:51 am

Happy New Year! Those peas look yummy.

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Mother Rimmy — January 2, 2011 at 3:09 pm

I’ve only make black eyed peas once and we loved them! Ho can you miss with bacon. I’ll have to make these again!

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Katrina — January 2, 2011 at 7:36 pm

I would love to use it towards a step 2 coaster for my daughter!

ykatrina at hotmail dot com

black eyed peas are super important on new years day in my family….I even made my 2 year old eat them!

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the constant hunger — January 3, 2011 at 12:48 pm

Black-eyed peas are the cutest of all beans/peas. Great recipe, very easy to follow. All the best for 2011!

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Debbie — January 5, 2011 at 10:15 pm

This would be a great way to start the new year! Thanks for the chance to win.
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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Liz — January 10, 2011 at 1:44 am

Mmm, black-eyed peas! I’d love to win–I want to get a ravioli maker!!! Thanks!

eemoody77 at gmail dot com

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