(I'm on a black-eyed pea binge today)

Marinated Black-Eyed Peas

This recipe comes from the back label of a can of Bush's black-eyed peas:

1 can of Bush's black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained

1 rib celery, chopped

1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 Tbsp vinegar

1 Tbsp mayonnaise

1/4 tsp salt

dash of cayenne pepper

1 ripe tomato, diced

Combine first 3 ingredients. Combine oil, vinegar, mayo, salt and pepper; mix well and pour over pea mixture. Stir gently and chill in refrigerator several hours. At serving time, add diced tomato and mix carefully.

I usually double this recipe.

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

For your new year's dining pleasure, try this dip. You get your black-eyed peas in a whole new way. Thanks to my friend Ronnie for sharing it with me:

Black-Eyed Pea Dip

1 can (16 oz) black-eyed peas, drained
3 green onions including tops, chopped
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp garlic salt
½ cup chunky style salsa
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Reserving 1/3 cup, place peas in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Blend in onions, sour cream, and garlic. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in reserved 1/3 cup peas and salsa. Garnish with bacon.

Cornbread Salad

Everyone knows I love cornbread. During the winter there's nothing better than a hot pan of cornbread to warm you up. Eat it slathered in butter or crumbled into soup. It's hearty and filling.
During the summer, however, I like cool foods. This recipe is a great way to have cornbread when you don't need to warm up. It's a great way to use up leftover cornbread, too. When my Mama originally got the recipe and began making this salad, we couldn't get enough of it.
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CORNBREAD SALAD
from the recipes of Elizabeth "Betty" Anthony

1 pan cornbread, crumbled
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 tomato, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
mayonnaise to taste

Mix and serve immediately! This one isn't very good after it sits a while, the cornbread goes all mushy.

Variation: sometimes I add 1 cucumber, chopped, 1 can whole kernel corn, drained, 1 pkg shredded cheddar cheese, and top with 8 oz Ranch dressing. A hard boiled egg or two, chopped is a good addition, too.
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It sounds unusual, but give it a try. If you like cornbread, you'll probably like this salad.