Black-Eyed Peas And Cornmeal Dumplings
["family size amount dried, fresh or frozen black-eyed peas", "1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. cornmeal", "1 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)", "1 egg", "1/2 c. milk", "1 Tbsp. shortening, melted"]
["Cook peas in a large pot with water and pork seasonings until tender and good tasting.", "When done, add, if necessary, enough boiling water to bring liquid 1/2 inch above level of peas.", "Have them boiling to receive dumplings as follows:", "Sift flour, salt and baking powder together in a bowl.", "Blend in cornmeal and parsley."]
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