Black-Eyed Pea Dip
["1 1/2 dried or 2 c. canned black-eyed peas", "5 jalapeno peppers (from a jar), seeded and chopped (reserve liquid)", "1 medium onion, chopped", "2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced", "3/4 c. butter", "2 c. American cheese, shredded", "1 Tbsp. chili powder", "1 tsp. cumin powder", "2 tsp. oregano", "salt and pepper to taste", "hot sauce to taste", "1/2 bunch green onions, chopped, for garnish"]
["Saute onions on low heat in small amount of butter until tender.", "Add garlic and cook a little longer, being careful not to scorch the garlic.", "Add cooked black-eyed peas, jalapenos and seasonings.", "Blend this mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth."]
["black-eyed peas", "peppers", "onion", "garlic", "butter", "American cheese", "chili powder", "cumin powder", "oregano", "salt", "hot sauce", "green onions"]