Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         dried black-eyed peas
   2      pounds        winter squash -- peeled, cut into
   1      chunks        -- (acorn, butternut,
                        -- etc.)
   2                    onions -- chopped
   5      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      tablespoon    dried oregano
   1      tablespoon    paprika
   1      teaspoon      chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds
     1/2  teaspoon      coriander seeds
   3                    bay leaves
     1/4  teaspoon      black peppercorns
     1/2                fresh chile -- minced
   2      large         tomatoes -- chopped
                        salt
   2      cups          frozen or fresh corn kernels

Preparation:

Soak the black-eyed peas overnight. Put all ingredients except the salt and the corn in the crock pot, and stir to mix well. Cook on low for 8 hours. Add corn and salt, heat through, and serve alone, with corn bread or with a loaf of crusty french brea d, or over rice.