A traditional Southern dish, often served for good luck on New Year's Day. Don't wait until January to try this spicy dish. Black-eyed peas are great any time of year!

Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Yield: 4 servings • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil or other spicy oil • 1/4 cup chopped onion. • 1 small green pepper, coarsely chopped. • 1 cup vegetable or beef broth • 3 cups cooked black-eyed peas • 2 Tablespoons flour • Salt & Pepper to taste

	In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute, stirring, until browned.
	Stir in green pepper and cook until brightly colored and just tender.
	Set aside 1/4 cup of broth.
	Add remaining broth, salt and pepper, and black-eyed peas.
	Heat to boiling over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer about 5 minutes.
	In a cup or small bowl, stir together reserved broth and flour. Add to hoppin' john and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens. Serve immediately.