Winter Garden Magazine January 2015 | Page 32

RAISING $100MM FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER Their cure is our cause Aflac takes the lead in their time Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease for individuals 15 years or younger, and during the past 60 years Aflac has helped raise over $90MM for the cause. The goal is to raise $100MM by 2015, but we won’t stop there. Help us support patients and families across the country. Learn more about Aflac! Denise Fisher Special Projects Coordinator 407-294-8988 [email protected] recipe Lucky Black-eyed Pea Salad Peppery watercress fills in for traditional greens. January is peak season for fresh Chilean peaches—ripen at room temp in a brown paper bag until fragrant and juicy. Yield: Makes 6 servings | Total: 10 Hours, 5 Minutes Ingredients 1 (16-oz.) package frozen black-eyed peas 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup red pepper jelly 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup diced red bell pepper 1/3 cup diced red onion 2 large fresh peaches, peeled and diced 2 cups torn watercress Directions Prepare peas according to package directions, simmering only until al dente; drain and let cool 1 hour. Whisk together cilantro and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add cooked black-eyed peas, bell pepper, and onion, tossing to coat; cover and chill 8 hours. Stir peaches and watercress into pea mixture just before serving.