Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2011

Just made this for Christmas Eve and it was a great success! Just a few changes...I used a 16oz can of Mexican petite diced tomatoes instead of the chopped Romas. They had jalapeno peppers so did not add any more. I used Splenda instead of 2 T sugar and I added a can of Mexicali corn. Yummy!

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Susiema

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2011

This was a HUGE hit at our New Years Day party....

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Sundae

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2011

This was very good! I made a few changes to make this a light meal instead of a side dish. I added two boneless/skinless chicken thighs (diced, which I cooked with frozen black eyed peas instead of canned, then I rinsed the black eyes peas and chicken). This would also work with pre-cooked/grilled chicken breast. I also added avocado and sweet corn. I cut the sugar in half, but it was still a little too sweet for me - next time I would use either sweet corn or sugar, but not both. To cut the sweetness and add spice (I didn't have any jalapenos on hand), I added about 1 tsp of hot sauce, some red pepper flakes, and I squeezed some lime juice just before serving. This was yummy, and a beautiful, colorful presentation for an outdoor, summer/spring evening dinner! I also made a kid-friendly batch with no onion, garlic, or peppers, which 2 out of 3 of my kids enjoyed.

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Adele

Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2011

Very easy to make and tastes fantastic. A friend of mine at New Years Eve couldn't get enough.

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jbafia

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2011

We made this dip for New Years this year. It was a huge hit and didn't last long at the party. I added diced avocados which were awesome!! Next time I'll double the recipe. My husband loved it and he hates black eyed peas!

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julie44

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Austin, Texas, USA

Living In: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2011

this has a lovely flavor, and it hasnt even had a chance to marry in the fridge yet...so im looking forward to trying it after a few hours of sitting. i used a can of diced rotel tomatoes w/ green chilies instead of the fresh tomatoes (didnt have any, though im sure it would be even better with the fresh as suggested). i also added half a can of corn w/ green chilies (just had them left over in the fridge and wanted to use them up :) For folks complaining of it being too sweet...just cut the sugar back a bit, but dont omit it all together...the combination of balsamic vinegar and sugar is what makes it...that and lots of garlic....but give this dish a try...its simple and good! :)

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lisajoW

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2011

This recipe is way too sweet! I would omit the sugar all together, add less oil and put in some red and green pepper.

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Allison

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2010

This recipe makes a good, healthy, and easy appetizer. I rated three stars because it was a little bit sweet. Next time I will omit the sugar and add some chopped red pepper.

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jryan856

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

Made one batch as listed then I made a second batch and left out the sugar and cilantro. Perfect! Yummy dip!

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waxy29

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2010

Help! I've made this awesome recipe and I can't stop eating it! I couldn't find canned black eyed peas so I used my favorite - black beans - and it is probably just as tasty. I've gotta go now, I need to make more of this tasty recipe!

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