New Years Day 2021

 

COLLARD GREENS

2 bundles collard greens

water to cover

2 large smoked ham hocks

1 cup sugar

Salt

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt

tabasco sauce to taste added after cooked and drained.

Directions

Thoroughly wash collard greens. Be sure to pull leaves apart and remove any sand. Remove stems, chop collard greens.

In a medium saucepan, bring  salted water to a simmer. Place smoked ham hocks  and greens in salted water 

Cover and cook greens for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

HAM AND NAVY BEANS

1 (1 lb.) bag small white beans

6 c. turkey stock

Bring to boil, discard water, add 6 cups water, bring to boil, add

1 tbsp. brown sugar

1/8 tsp. ginger

1/4 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 can chicken broth

2 lb. cooked ham cut in pieces

Few dashes sherry

Salt and pepper to taste

simmer about 1 1/2 hours

HOT BLACK-EYED PEA DIP

Creamy and cheesy Hot Black Eyed Pea Dip to bring you lots of good luck and prosperity in the New Year. Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious party food.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2-1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapenos
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can seasoned black-eyed peas, drained
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese or cheddar

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt butter in a pan and add onion. Cook until soft.
• Add remaining ingredients to pan EXCEPT shredded cheese. Stir to evenly mix and remove from heat. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer dip to a greased cast iron skillet or baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
• Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until warm and cheese is melted.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

Note. I added half a glassful of Kraft Old English spread to the peas before topping with Mexican cheese and baking