4 new years southern Recipes

seasoned southern style black-eyed peas, onion, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, minced, zucchini , quartered length-wise then 1/8 sliced, thick ham or 2 oz bacon, diced, pasta shells, salt and pepper, grated cheese, for topping (optional)

dried black-eyed peas, cubed ham, lean stewing beef, cut into bite-size pieces, bay leaves, salt, potatoes, peeled and cubed, fresh collard greens , tough stems removed & roughly chopped, frozen collard greens, olive oil, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, salsa (chow-chow is good, too)

collard greens, ham hocks, sugar, hot pepper pod, salt and pepper to taste, water, cookware and utensils, dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife