2 slices bacon
1 med. onion, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can black eyed peas, drained
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 c. cooked regular rice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving, 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Spoon mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Garnish with bacon. Yield: 6 servings.

Black eyed peas are traditionally served on New Years day for good luck throughout the coming year.