Add the tomatoes, black-eyed peas, vinegar and a generous pinch each ... with salt and black pepper and toss again. Sprinkle the bacon on top and serve, passing cheese at the table.

Hoppin’ John, a dish from the African diaspora that’s made with black-eyed peas, rice and bacon or ham (another lucky food to eat for the New Year) is also a traditional New Year’s Day dish ...

Many families spice up their black-eyed peas with andouille sausage or tasso, while cabbage might be stewed with bacon or served alongside classic dishes like gumbo or jambalaya, according to ...

Lafayette rings in the New Year with black-eyed peas for luck, cabbage for wealth and cornbread for prosperity, all with a Cajun twist.