Hoppin’ John is a classic Southern recipe chock-full of thick cut bacon, rice, and black-eyed peas.

Hummus isn’t from the South, but using black-eyed peas instead of chickpeas transforms it into a dish any Southerner would be proud to serve

In the South, eating Black-Eyed Peas is considered a New Year’s Day tradition which will bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year!

Made with peas, rice and pork, Hoppin’ John is a traditional southern food for New Year’s Day.