Black-eyed Bean Waffles or Muffins…you choose!

Do you call them black-eyed beans, black-eyed peas, cow peas, or goat peas? Whatever you call them this one-eyed legume is a very versatile and nutritious little bean. Eat them hot or cold, in an appetizer or a dessert for a nutritious addition to your meals. This Black-eyed Bean Waffle or Muffin dish came about […]

Blackeyed Peas are Good Luck and Good for You!

This New Year found me seeking out tried-and-true recipes from the circa-1990 Cooking with California Dry Beans Cookbook. Eating blackeyed peas is a Southern New Year’s Day tradition that is supposed to grant you prosperity during the coming year. The Jewish New Year doesn’t start until October, but blackeyes are eaten at Rosh Hashana for […]