Crowder peas

I have a problem. Among the piles of mini green peppers and the baskets of tennis ball-sized tomatoes at the market last week, there were a few quart bags packed to the Ziploc with little greenish …

Crowder peas are part of a Southern pea group called field peas. They were most likely brought to America by Spanish explorers or African slaves. Fresh crowder peas have a more robust flavor than black-eyed peas or cream peas and are known for the dark juices they leave in the pot.

Super simple, southern-style recipes, for cooking southern peas or cowpeas, Also includes step-by-step instructions, expert tips and how-to videos.

Cooking fresh Crowder peas, a Southern delight, brings a taste of tradition and simplicity to your kitchen. These peas, known for their creamy texture and heart

Crowder peas with tomatoes, green onions and bacon is a delicious Southern side dish that's perfect for summertime.

I grew up eating field peas all the time. My family (and practically every other family I knew) put up field peas and snaps to have during ...

Crowder peas are actually beans and unrelated to English green peas. Learn how to cook this classic Southern dish.

It's that time of the year in the south where we love eating our peas, okra, and tomatoes out of the garden! In the past, I always added lots of bacon and sometimes ham hock to peas just like my grandmother taught me. No more bacon or ham for our family! Today, I cooked up a pot of animal free peas, vegan cornbread, and vegan fried green tomatoes. Yummy! Ingredients (organic if possible) 32 oz. fresh crowder or purple hull peas (frozen work fine if you don't grow them and can't find them at…

Camellia Brand

Maureen offers a crowder pea recipe and shares a few pithy thoughts on shelling fresh beans and peas.