As we have done many times before, we started out this new year with Black-Eyed peas. I strayed from the traditional ham hock in favor of something a little bit different (and healthier). The result was fantastic and I'm excited to share it with you.
A Couple of Things: I suggest dry beans, they're cheap and simple. Additionally, this recipe can be made in a large pot, a dutch oven, or even the crock pot if you're not in a hurry. I served this with black rice , but really any rice will do.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
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Career Summary A versatile and skilled professional with leadership qualities and hands-on experience, most recently in maintaining and improving ShopLocal’s Smartcircular product for such high profile accounts as Target, J.C. Penney & Office Depot. An assertive manager with outstanding interpersonal communications, and people management skills, who also thrives under stressful situations. More than 5 years of experience with ShopLocal and retail promotion management with a verifiable track record in client retention.
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Anthropology – Bachelor of Arts, 2003
University Medical Center, Fresno, CA
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Senior Operations Team Lead - Currently directing all aspects of the Smartcircular product for such high profile accounts as Target, J.C. Penney & Office Depot, as well as several others. Maintain records and prepare reports for metrics collection and analysis. Plan and communicate work to be accomplished by different departments including Graphics, Data entry and Quality control. Assign work based on priorities and the capabilities of the operators. Provide instructions and advice on proper decomposition of ad pieces, while maintaining client defined standards for each promotion. Also directing activities in the Chicago office for Pointroll’s Post-Launch Quality Analysis, prioritizing and assigning tasks while managing up to 6 Quality Assurance Analysts. Serving as lead contact for the Post-Production Quality Analysis project for the Chicago office, organizing resources and conducting training.
Account Auditor - Primarily functioned in continuous improvement/client retention activities for high profile or strategically important clients such as Sears, Publix, Target and J.C.Penney in order to improve the quality of the promotions. Collected, analyzed data and metrics for reporting and evaluation. Successfully identified and corrected inefficiencies in workflow processes. Also preformed a vital role during the Seattle migration project in organizing resources and personnel for the successful transition of over 80 accounts to the Chicago office.
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1 pound dried Black-Eyed peas, picked over and soaked (see below)
1 Red Onion, diced
5 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
1 Red or Orange Bell Pepper, diced
3 Ribs Celery, sliced
2 15 oz cans of diced roasted tomatoes
- I used one fire roasted and one regular
5 Cups Water
4 tsp. Creole Seasoning, more to taste
1/2 tsp liquid smoke, optional
Hot Sauce, to taste
Process:
Prepare the beans ahead of time. Soak overnight, or for a quicker method you can put them in water over high heat until the water boils, let the beans boil for about 2 minutes then remove the pot from the heat and let the beans sit for about an hour. Drain the beans into a colander and rinse. They are then ready to use.
In a large pot of your choosing heat the oil over medium-high heat to coat the bottom. Add the onion and garlic, saute until the onions begin to soften slightly.
Add the bell pepper and celery. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the Black-Eyed peas, water, tomatoes and creole seasoning. Mix well and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and cover.
Simmer for about 1.5 hours. Add liquid smoke if using and adjust seasoning as needed.
Simmer an additional half hour and serve with your favorite rice.
Enjoy!!
1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 
Sounds yummy!! I've been looking for a recipe to use up the black eyed peas I have! Thanks!:)
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