Black-eyed peas are believed to bring luck and prosperity when eaten on New Year’s Day. While most black-eyed pea recipes get their flavor from ham hocks, bacon, or some other kind of pork fat, Gourmet Magazine’s 2003 recipe for Black-Eyed Peas with Dill is a healthier take on this traditional holiday favorite. The bright, fresh flavors of dill, scallions, and lemon are sure to have you feeling luckier in no time, and since there’s no better way to feed a crowd on a tight budget than a big pot of black-eyed peas, you’re bound to feel a little bit richer, too.
