3 new year blackeye peas Recipes

seasoned southern style black-eyed peas, onion, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, minced, zucchini , quartered length-wise then 1/8 sliced, thick ham or 2 oz bacon, diced, pasta shells, salt and pepper, grated cheese, for topping (optional)

blackeye peas (rinsed drained and soaked overnight, or quick soak method boil rapidly for two minutes and let stand for 1 hour), bacon chopped and cooked until crisp, ripe tomatoes chopped, green onions chopped, stalks of celery chopped, spring mix baby lettuces, dijon mustard, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil