Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas for the New Year, and now Black Eyed Peas for the WHOLE year, because they are so yummy.  Try them as a side dish, or even as a substitute for pinto or black beans in your burrito.  I originally started to make 

White Bean and Tomato Salad

White Bean and Tomato Salad

Ingredients2 15 oz. cans of cannellini beans rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes2/3 cup diced red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 garlic clovessalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsCombine ingredients and refrigerate 1 day 

New England-Style Baked Beans

New England-Style Baked Beans

ENLARGE IMAGECredit: Todd Colema INGREDIENTS1 lb. dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed1 medium yellow onion, ends trimmed, peeled, and left whole4 whole cloves8 oz. slab bacon or salt pork, trimmed and cut into 2″ x 14″ pieces¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. maple syrup¼ cup