Hoppin’ John

1 pound dried black-eyed peas 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone 2 medium onions, divided 3 large cloves garlic, halved 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chile peppers, juices reserved 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 green bell…

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Chocolate Covered Bananas

6 bananas 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup of chopped walnuts, peanuts, or sprinkles of your choice. Popsicle Sticks Cut bananas in half; insert popsicle stick in end that was cut. Place on tray lined with wax paper, and put in freezer for about 30…

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Waldorf Apple Salad

Waldorf Salad is named after the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City where it was created. This recipe is very similar to the original.

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Sweet Potato Casserole

4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed (or large can of cooked sweet potatoes, drained) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup…

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