Any good Black-eyed Peas dips or appy's?

[shannon in KS]

I saw the New Year's tradition thread... but have yet to start my own. I found a recipe for a spicy black-eyed pea dip and though I might try it. I was wondering if anyone else had any good recipes? Or even other traditional recipes other than black-eyed peas. I am, as always, taking an appetizer to work on Friday to celebrate New Years with all my coworkers. Here is the recipe I found: (and I will post some more if I find any)

Black-eyed Pea Dip

4 cups cooked black-eyed peas
1/4 lb butter
1 cup onions, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
salt and pepper
1/4 cup pimientos, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Saute celery, garlic, jalapeno pepper, green chilies in butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Place heated mixture plus 2 cups peas in food processor and blend until puréed. Add remaining black-eyed peas to mixture in large bowl and stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with pimento and parsley if desired. Serve with warm tortilla chips or crackers.

 

[shannon in KS]

Black-eyed Pea Caviar http://appetizer.allrecipes.com/az/BLCKYDPCVIR.asp

Black-eyed Pea Salsa http://holiday.allrecipes.com/az/BlackEyedPeaSalsa.asp

Georgia Caviar http://appetizer.allrecipes.com/az/GrgiCvir.asp?lnkid=563

 

[shannon in KS]

And we have a winner!!!!!!!! This look's awesome!!!!

http://www.tailgating.com/Recipes/bama'sblackeyedpeadip.htm

Edit: I think I might add some crisp bacon to this!

 

[licia]

Thanks for posting those. We are invited to a New Year's thing on Sunday and I was wondering how I would get our blackeyed peas on that day. I'll just make the dip and take it. Thanks for the idea!!!

 

[Constance]

A friend in Texas gave me this recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks good.

Texas Caviar (Black-Eyed Peas) Recipe

You need to make it one to three days ahead so the flavors will mellow.

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups chopped seeded tomato
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (15.8-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
Jalapeno slices (optional)
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill. Garnish with jalapeno slices and cilantro sprigs, if desired. Serve with baked tortilla chips.

 

[Corinne]

I never even knew there was such a thing as "Black-Eyed Pea Dip"! I have one recipe that uses black-eyed peas. It's very old. I quite like it! I haven't made it for so long. Maybe I'll make it for New Year's Day along with the ol' pork & saurkraut.

Black-Eyed Peas & Beef

1 can black-eyed peas
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces tomato wedges, canned
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions:
Brown beef, onion & garlic in large fry pan. Add peas, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Place tomato wedges on top. Cover & cook about 10 minutes (or longer - time is not important.)

Add ketchup & flour. Cook covered another few minutes.

Add cheese & cook uncovered until cheese melts.

Note: Usually served with green vegetable for dinner. Reheats well in casserole in oven. Add more cheese when reheating.

 

[shannon in KS]

constance that sounds awesome! But I already bought the stuff to make the another one! I kinda altered it. Here is my version

Creamy Black-eyed Pea Dip

Black-eyed Pea Dip
3 can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
8 oz sour cream
1 cup real mayo
2 packets ranch dressing mix
12 oz mozzarella cheese
1-14oz can artichoke hearts, sliced
Optional additions:
Cooked, diced onion or minced onion
garlic powder
seasons to taste

Combine sour cream, mayo, dressing mix, cheese and artichoke hearts on saucepan. Heat until cheese melted. Add 2 cans beans. Mash remaining can of beans, and add to heated mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.

This does have good flavor, but the colors just don't blend... it is a white base, then the peas are just kinda there. I mashed the last can of beans to thicken it up a little. It tastes fine... just not really appealing to the eye.

 

[shannon in KS]

Alert!!!

Do NOT eat the Creamy Black-eyed Pea Dip. Do NOT even attempt to ogle the dip in hopes of it being remotely good. Do NOT pick up a chip. Not even a cracker. Go straight to Corinne or Constance' post. If you copied this, delete it, I repeat, delete and shred.

HORRIBLE!!!!!! Sincerest apologies. It tasted decent in the early life, but has aged miserably.

 

[Robo410]

BEP or any bean can be made into a hummus type dip. flavor with salt pepper chili powder and garlic and cilantro. Also make black eye pea cakes... pat mixture into a patty and fry until crispy, serve with salsa.

 

[Corinne]

Awwwww!!! What happened? Was there *anything* good about it? Sorry for your mishap.

Do NOT eat the Creamy Black-eyed Pea Dip. Do NOT even attempt to ogle the dip in hopes of it being remotely good. Do NOT pick up a chip. Not even a cracker. Go straight to Corinne or Constance' post. If you copied this, delete it, I repeat, delete and shred.

HORRIBLE!!!!!! Sincerest apologies. It tasted decent in the early life, but has aged miserably.

 

[licia]

Was it the original version or the "altered" version that didn't turn out well?

 

[shannon in KS]

Was it the original version or the "altered" version that didn't turn out well?

I personally did not like the combinations of flavors. I doubled the sour cream and mayo to adjust the consistency. A few people at work liked it, but most didn't, including me! I think the mixture would have been great minus the peas..... but that was the whole point! Sometimes we soar, sometimes we crash and burn!

 

[licia]

The one I'm making doesn't call for mayo or sour cream, just a viniagrette type dressing. Even if you like the peas, I don't think it would draw you back like black bean or regular bean dip.