Collard Greens Recipe
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium diced small onion
1 tablespoon Spice Delight All-Purpose Essence
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 quart spring water
1 tablespoon chicken paste (better than bouillon brand)
2 lb collard greens (chopped small)
Method
1 In a large stock pot over medium heat, add first 4 ingredients and sauté for 3 minutes.
2 Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, cover with lid and let simmer for 1 hour or until tender.
Tip
You can also add smoked turkey leg or wings for additional flavor.
Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium diced small onion
¼ cup andouille or smoked sausage
1 cup dried black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons chicken base (better than bouillon brand)
1 quart spring water
1 tablespoon Spice Delight all-Purpose Essence
Method
1 Clean beans of all unwanted material and rinse well.
2 Presoak overnight.
3 In a large stock pot over medium heat add oil, onion and sausage, and sauté for 3 minutes.
4 Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, and let simmer for 2 hours or until simmer.
Tip
You can also cook beans in a crock pot on low heat overnight.
If beans become dry add chicken stock.
Chef Barry Moody