We always have Hoppin' John on New Year's Day...this is my usual go-to recipe. Quick and easy.
HOPPIN’ JOHN
2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas
3 cups water
1 large onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
2 slices bacon, diced
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
½ cup long grain rice
In a large saucepan stir together the undrained black-eyed peas, the water, sliced onion, sliced celery, diced bacon, chicken bouillon granules, garlic salt, pepper and bottled hot pepper sauce. Bring mixture to boiling. Stir in the uncooked rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or till the rice is done. Makes 4 servings.
Yesterday, I made Albondigas, as DH has been craving it. Yummy stuff! And there's more for today or the freezer...