Blackeyed peas have long been a tradition for the New Year's table. They supposedly bring good luck for the coming year, and eating them shows "humility". Some Southerners have been rumored to eat one pea for each day of the year to insure good fortune! They are a humble food, therefore, eating them represents humility.
This is a tasty way to incorporate black-eyed peas into a New Year's celebration:
Texas Caviar from Southern Living 2001 Annual Recipes (given to me by Jen Miller)
2 (15.5 ounce) cans Black-eyed peas with jalapeno peppers, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomato and green chiles (Rotel)
2 avacados, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1/2 purple onion, diced
3/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice (this makes the dip for me)
1/4 teaspoon salt (try it without it first)
Stir together all ingredients. Cover and chill, if desired. Serve with corn or tortilla chips. Yields 6 cups!
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