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GUMBO OF THE MONTH: JANUARY

TURDUCHEN ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT A turduchen is a deboned turkey stuffed with boneless duck and chicken and, in our case, two helpings of fresh sausage or dressing (or both). You can order a turduchen in our Butcher Shop. We also make a fresh turduchen sausage. LUCKY GUMBO ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT On New Year’s Day, people all over the Gulf Coast eat some form of black eyed peas and cabbage to invite good luck and prosperity in the coming year. Though some say the pea (a seed) is to remind us of new life and new beginnings, the most commonly held notion is that the round peas are symbolic of coins. The cabbage is meant to symbolize, well, green — the color of our paper currency. We used kale for this recipe, but almost any greens will do. Kale, mustard greens, collard greens and turnip greens are all part of the brassica oleracea family, which makes them relatives of cabbage.

and continue whisking until the roux begins to turn brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic to the roux and cook, stirring, until vegeta bles are softened, about 10 minutes. Add the smoked sausage and stir. Add the stock and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer over medium-low heat, skimming occasionally, until flavors meld, at least 45 minutes. Stir the black-eyed peas and greens into the gumbo. Return to a simmer, then season with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Serve with steamed rice. CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CAMELLIA BEANS ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT Since Lucius Hamilton Hayward founded L.H. Hayward and Company in 1923 to sell red beans in the French Market in New Orleans, it’s been family owned and family operated.

NEW YEAR’S EVE BLACK-EYED PEA GUMBO Makes 6-8 servings

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: ¾ cup vegetable oil

¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup diced yellow onion ½ cup diced green bell pepper ½ cup diced celery 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup chopped smoked sausage or andouille 3 quarts chicken stock 1 cup black-eyed peas, cooked and drained 1 bunch kale or greens, washed and sliced into ribbons 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper Hot sauce Steamed rice, for serving HOW TO PREP: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in the flour

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