Peas & Grits
bullet1 large tin pigeon peas
bullet1 medium onion, sliced
bullet1 tsp. Thyme
bullet1/2 sweet pepper, diced
bullet2 Tbsp. tomato paste
bullet4 c. water
bullet2 1/2 c. grits
bullet1 tsp. salt
bullet1/2 hot pepper
bullet2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Pour oil into frying pan. Add onion & sweet pepper & sauté lightly. Add tomato paste & allow to steam down for approx. 5 min.  Add thyme & hot pepper. Pour the mixture into a pot with the peas & water. Allow mixture to boil for 10 min.-Add grits, stirring constantly for about 10 min. then lower flame & continue cooking for 15-20 min.

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Recipe by Mrs. Maude Rolle.