Derby Trail Cook Book

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From the "Soul Food" cookbook... And yes, beans are good!

Josie's New Year Blackeyed Pea Gumbo


Ingredients:

1 package of blackeyed peas
2 pounds crab legs
2 pounds shrimp
2 pounds chicken wings
2 pounds beef sausage
1 ham shank A picture of this dish is available on the CD. Click here for your copy.



Instructions:

Soak peas over night beginning New Years eve.
On New Years Day fill a large pot half full of cold water and add peas.
Cook for approximately 4 hours on medium heat.
Add all other ingredients and cook on low/medium another hour.
You may add salt and pepper to taste.

Comments: Served best with some fresh cracklin cornbread.



Lentils


Ingredients:

1 bag of lentils 16oz.
3 or 4 carrots
1 medium onion
1 package hot dogs or sausage dogs
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper


Instructions:

Soak Lentils for a couple of hours.
In Iron 3 quart or larger pot add Lentils and about a half a pot of water.
Add salt and pepper to taste, it won't take much because of the meat that will be added later.
Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.
Add Bay leaves, onions, carrots and hot dogs.
Cook until tender.