Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Pressure-Cooker Black-Eyed Peas with Ham

2 reviews

Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to eat canned black-eyed peas again! Serve the dish as a side with grilled chicken, or make it your main course and round out the meal with greens and cornbread. —Tammie Merrill, Wake Forest, NC

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One-Pot Casserole

One day when I wasn't the mood to cook, I threw some things together, put the casserole in a pan...


Black-Eyed Pea Salad

3 reviews

Each time I take this dish to a church supper, I get many, many requests to share the recipe. My...


Party Time Beans

24 reviews

A friend brought this colorful bean dish to my house for a church circle potluck dinner. As soon as I...


Big-Batch Baked Beans

2 reviews

"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my...

Tangy Baked Seven Beans

3 reviews

Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod...


Black-Eyed Peas with Bacon

15 reviews

A real Southern favorite, black-eyed peas are traditionally served on New Year's Day to bring good luck. The bacon and...

Classic Texas Caviar

7 reviews

I adapted this texas caviar from one in a cookbook I received a long time ago, and now, I can't...


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Southern Hoppin’ John

13 reviews

This is a quick and easy side dish that will become a favorite of your family.—Anne Creech, Kinston, North Carolina


Caribbean Potato Soup

11 reviews

My bright and hearty soup features an unusual blend of ingredients, including okra, kale and black-eyed peas. No kale on...


Black-Eyed Peas ‘n’ Pasta

2 reviews

Tradition has it that if you eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day, you'll enjoy prosperity all year through—but I...

Cajun Black-Eyed Peas

Try this recipe out for loads of luck on New Years Day. Add a splash of hot pepper sauce for...


Best Ever Beans and Sausage

32 reviews

When my wife asks what she should make for a gathering, she's always told to bring this—and a couple of...


Vibrant Black-Eyed Pea Salad

6 reviews

My black-eyed pea salad reminds me of a southern cooking class my husband and I took while visiting Savannah, Georgia....


Black-Eyed Pea Tomato Salad

4 reviews

Spending time in the kitchen with my late aunt was so much fun because she was an amazing cook and...