Black-Eyed Pea Dip
["1/2 lb. dried black-eyed peas", "2 c. water", "1 1/4 tsp. salt", "1/3 c. diced lean ham", "1/2 tsp. red food coloring", "1 (4 oz.) can green chilies", "1 c. tomato juice", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/8 tsp. garlic powder", "4 oz. cheese", "1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce"]
["Wash peas, cover with water and allow to soak overnight. Drain peas and cover with 2 cups of water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil.", "Lower temperature and cook 30 minutes longer. Add red food coloring."]
["black-eyed peas", "water", "salt", "lean ham", "red food coloring", "green chilies", "tomato juice", "onion", "garlic powder", "cheese", "hot pepper sauce"]