Black-Eyed Peas and Collards Casserole

1 cup dried black-eyed peas 2 1/2 cups water 2 tsp canola oil 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 4 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz collards, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tbsp molasses 3 tbsp honey 1 1/2 tsp…

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Non-Alcoholic Champagne

2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup water 1 cup grapefruit juice 1/2 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons grenadine 28 ounces chilled ginger ale Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil and boil ten minutes. Cool. Add sugar syrup to grapefruit…

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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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Corned Beef and Cabbage

1 corned beef brisket, about 4 lbs.* 18-20 whole cloves 1 tsp. whole yellow mustard seeds 1/2 tsp. caraway seeds 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns 1/2 tsp. whole coriander 3 lbs. small potatoes, peeled 2 1/2 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces 1 medium head cabbage Place corned…

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Corned Beef and Sauerkraut Appetizers

1 can Sauerkraut 1 1/2 cups Water 1 (12 oz.) can Corned Beef 1 small Onion, quartered 1/4 cup Margarine Flour 1/4 tsp. Dry Mustard 1 tsp. Horseradish 3/4 cup Milk 2 Eggs, beaten Fine Bread Crumbs Simmer sauerkraut in water for 15 minutes. Drain. Put sauerkraut, corned beef and…

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