Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk by Mihir Shah

I adapted this from a recipe I found in the San Francisco Chronicle. My parents have told me that eating Black-Eyed Peas for the New Year was good luck. I made these for my New Year's Eve party and they were a big hit. Went really well with the Steamed Salmon I prepared.

madhur jaffrey's chana dal by Patricia

Sautéed Swiss Chard by Renee Bryant

This recipe is a Martha Stewart original that I have made a few adaptations to. Even though it tastes decadent, it is actually very healthy and low in calories.