Growing up my mother made everyone in our house eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Year's Day, even the cats and dogs. She took it very seriously. Tradition has it that they bring prosperity. More on this here.
I love the sentiment that food can bring good luck so we do this in our house, too, washed back with Champagne. This year we paired it with Schramsburg Mirabelle, a rose sparkler that sells for about $20. My mom cooks hers with a ham bone -- we take a chicken approach in our house. Here's the recipe:
1 Bag Dried Beans (soak overnight and remove the bad beans)
2 Boxes of chicken broth (the 16 oz ones)
Carrots (I use the mini ones so there's no chopping necessary)
1 medium onion, chopped
2-3 Sliced chicken sausages (the pre-cooked ones, choose your favorite)
Great recipe for a slow cooker. Bring to a boil, then simmer all day. Same if you do it on the stove top, just simmer for a good four hours at least.
