Field peas are the South's most varied legume, but many cooks never venture past black-eyed peas and might not realize there are other choices. We should, however. Although black-eyed peas are good, ...

Few things beat down home country-cooking. Purple hull or crowder peas simmering on the stove, okra and tomatoes sizzling in the skillet and corn bread baking in the oven signal that good eating is ...

Every year about this time, Vince Hayward, CEO and fourth-generation owner of L.H. Hayward & Co., gives out bags of red beans and green split peas. The 95-year-old Louisiana company, based just ...

The time to enjoy Southern peas is finally upon us. Every summer brings forth a plethora of pods filled to the hilt with tiny spheres of different colors. Here is your guide to this iconic Southern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These highly sought after Southern peas are a rare find at farmers markets. Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling ...

This glorious soup serves a crowd, or half can be frozen for another time. Fresh and frozen white acre or other field peas, such as small crowder or black eyes, are best in this recipe. Cook’s note: ...

With their delicately sweet taste and bright green color, fresh peas are one of spring's most emblematic vegetables. They add a touch of freshness to many dishes, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ...

Now that school is out and before it gets too hot, this is the time for cooking that gives us maximum flavor and the least amount of work. No matter how much you may enjoy cooking, the call of the ...

My south is the South Bronx, where Southern cooking was not on the menu. Peas were fresh, green, round and came in bright, green pods. When I got sophisticated–that is, when I ventured south–I learned ...