Bro Ray’s Aloha New Year Black-Eye Peas
Dodie’s baby brother, Raymond Bailey, Jr. was the first child born on New Year’s Day, 1960 in Hilo, Hawaii.
“He always thought he was born in a volcano,” laughs Dodie. “The fireworks celebrating the new year were in honor of his birthday he believed.”
Actually, we honor ‘Baby Ray’ with this special take on the traditional dish for good luck and prosperity.”
“The black-eyed pea portion is awesome if made ahead and reheated while the rice is cooking the day it’s served. We grow our own rosemary and this freshness complemented the dish.”
Cook time: 20 Min
Prep time: 15 Min
Serves: 4 – 6
Ingredients
1 can(s) black-eye peas
1/2 lb sausage
1/2 c green pepper, chopped
1/4 c onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes
1 pkg Mahatma yellow rice
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp rosemary
Tabasco to taste (or substitute a bit of chili powder. Jack likes Chalula Chipotle Sauce).
Directions
1. Cook sausage in a large frying pan, crumbling as it cooks. Drain fat from pan. Add green pepper & onion. Cook 5 minutes, stirring vegetables into sausage. Add garlic & cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Stir well. Pour black-eye peas with liquid into pan. Cover & simmer while rice cooks.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions.
3. Spoon rice into bowls and top with black-eye pea mixture. Mix and eat.
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Raised in San Antonio, Jack Dennis’ early experiences were as a newspaper reporter and private investigator. With a Texas State University bachelor’s degree, Jack studied journalism, education and psychology. He was the founding vice-president of Sigma Delta Chi, the Association of Professional Journalists at the University. Jack has received numerous awards, including Investigative Reporter of the Year from Rocky Mountain Press Association, David Ashworth Community Award, and Leadership in Management.
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As head of Facilities for a major retailer (H-E-B Food/Drugs) for 20 years, Jack co-founded Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) and was elected President to establish PRSM magazine. Jack is a writer, speaker, golf-concierge and happiness coach. He has researched and studied happiness for over 40 years.
Jack was a prolific writer for Examiner.com, with over 1,900 articles written in six years. His articles and stories have appeared in AXS Entertainment, The ROWDY Country Music, Memphis Flash, and numerous magazines.
He is author of “Miracles of Justice,” a true courtroom drama novel about social injustice and miracles.
I love blackeye peas. This sounds like good cookin’!
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