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This Southwestern dish was created in the 1940s by chef Helen Corbitt as a playful twist on black-eyed peas, a Southern symbol of good luck.—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Dinner that night was a whole baked catfish with red cabbage and mustard sauce, a dal made with black-eyed peas, and lemon custard for dessert.—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 Some of my favorites include Bajiye, savory black-eyed pea fritters; Baasto Lisaanyo, Somali lasagna with cumin and cilantro in the sauce; and Bariis Isku Karis, one-pot goat and rice, Ahmed’s childhood favorite.—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 Those come with two sides, including black-eyed peas, cabbage, sweet corn or mashed potatoes.—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-eyed pea