But we would do well to think of ourselves in the same way we used to think about the lost people of the mission field. We have become the new heathen. We Americans are the ones now in thrall to primitive superstitions, such as believing in the power of positive thinking and having faith in ourselves. We are the ones held back by a materialistic worldview that has little conception of the supernatural. We are the ones with brutal customs, such as aborting our infants, neglecting our children, and abandoning and sometimes euthanizing our elders. We have simple, pounding music, and we are uneducated about the realities outside of our tribe. With our limited mind-set, we have trouble grasping the truths of Scripture.

Gene Edward Veith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Meats, Grains	Niger	Tamwt01	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

3	c	Dried blackeyed peas
3	tb	Unsalted butter or vegetable oil
3		Onions; diced
2		Garlic cloves; peeled, chopped
1	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/2	ts	Freshly-ground black pepper
1 1/2	ts	Ground cumin
1/2	ts	Ground coriander
1/2	ts	Red pepper flakes
1	ts	Salt
6	c	Chicken stock or water -; (to 8 cups)
2		Tomatoes; peeled, seeded,
		And diced
1	tb	Brown sugar
1	bn	Oregano leaves; roughly chopped
		Plain yoghurt; for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Place beans in a saucepan and cover with a generous quantity of water.
Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1
hour. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed stockpot, add onions
and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2
more minutes. Add dry spices and fry gently until aromas are
released. Drain excess water off beans and add to stockpot, along
with salt and stock or water. Cook gently over low heat until flavors
are combined, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, brown sugar, and
oregano, and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot garnished with
plain yogurt. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
Recipe Source: TOO HOT TAMALES WORLD TOUR with Susan Feniger and Mary
Sue Milliken From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # WT-1A36 broadcast
12-03-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD -
jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net
04-10-1998
Recipe by: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
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