Black-Eyed Peas Vinaigrette
["1 lb. dried black-eyed peas", "1 clove garlic", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1 bay leaf", "4 sprigs fresh parsley", "1 onion", "2 whole cloves", "1/3 c. onion, chopped", "2 Tbsp. shallots, chopped", "1 tsp. garlic, crushed", "2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar", "2/3 c. olive oil", "1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped"]
["Soak peas overnight in water; drain.", "Place the garlic, thyme, bay leaf and 4 sprigs fresh parsley in a cheesecloth bag.", "Place the peas and the bag in a saucepan with 8 cups of water.", "Add 1 onion studded with 2 whole cloves.", "Cook for 1 1/4 hours.", "Discard the cheesecloth bag and the onion."]
["black-eyed peas", "clove garlic", "thyme", "bay leaf", "parsley", "onion", "cloves", "onion", "shallots", "garlic", "red wine vinegar", "olive oil", "fresh parsley"]