====== Hoppin' John ======
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===== Ingredients: =====
  * 1 Tb olive oil
  * 1 large ham hock
  * 1 cup onion, chopped
  * 1/2 cup celery
  * 1/2 cup green pepper
  * 1 Tb garlic
  * 1 lb. black-eyed peas
  * 1 qt. chicken stock
  * Bay leaf
  * 1 tsp thyme
  * Salt, pepper, & cayenne
  * 3 Tb green onion
  * 3 cups cooked rice

===== Directions: =====
  - Heat oil.  Cook ham 4 min.
  - Add onion, celery, green peper, garlic.  Cook 4 min.
  - Add peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, seasonings.  Simmer 40 min. or until creamy & tender.  Add liquid if necessary.  Serve over rice.