Black eyed peas

[pscot]

canned collards and kielbasa. I like to stir a tablespoon of cider vinegar into mine at the table. Feeds four in style for less than $10, with cornbread for dipping.

[Phentex]

1. That's one of my favorite meals...

I find the canned collards to be hit or miss though. What brand do you use?

[pscot]

3. Allens

And you're right. they weren't that great. Kind of mushy. I use kale sometimes and it works fine.

[Phentex]

4. I can't rememeber which brand I tried once...

I think it was the generic store brand and they were SO good. But since I can't remember which ones, I don't know what to buy except fresh. :)

[Arkansas Granny]

2. That works for me with just about any kind of dried beans and greens.

Around this part of the country, you can invite guests over for beans and cornbread and get enthusiastic responses. Potatoes fried with onion (best in a cast iron skillet with bacon grease) are another favorite accompaniment.