1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 can seedless diced tomatoes, drained — (about 14-oz.)…

2 tablespoons water
1 large onion — sliced…

Oriental foods and flavors combine with black-eyed peas in this sesame-accented main course.

In any authentic Southern cookbook, there will almost always be a recipe for Hoppin’ John, which is basically a combination of rice and black- eyed peas. To this basic recipe, each cook will addhis/her personal touches and I have added mine. White rice is traditional, but brown rice has more fiber. Tomatoes are optional. Mushrooms are a modern touch. In some areas, red pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce replaces the crushed red pepper. In Texas, Purple Hull peas are frequently used, with Picante Sauce served on the side. In Louisiana, Red Beans and Rice are the popular combination. In other places is found the combination of black beans and rice as the popular dish.

1 8 oz. can of salt-free tomato sauce
1 Tbs. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or low sodium soy sauce (optional)…

1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin…

French green lentils have a distinctive and delicious peppery flavor. Look for them in natural food stores and fine food markets. Brown lentils may be used as a substitute. Increase the cooking time to 50 minutes.

This is a fairly simple recipe that can be used at holiday times–it looks impressive and is generally well received!

1 can Del Monte Chili style tomato
1 can diced tomato (I really love tomatoes)…

Wheat berries are whole kernels of wheat; their flavor is slightly sweet, slightly nutty and utterly delicious. Find them in natural food stores.

1 16 oz can black-eyed peas
1 16 oz can navy beans…

1/3 cup water
1 onion, chopped…

2 cups brown basmati rice
1/2 cup wild rice…

2 tablespoons water
1 large onion — chopped (about 2 cups)…

1/3 Cup brown rice — uncooked
1 Cup lentils — uncooked…