Festive Peas And Onions Recipes

BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and 2 teaspoons of the dill. Once the liquid gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly. Add the watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

ITALIAN PEAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add frozen peas, and stir in stock. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

FESTIVE PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peas, onions and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, mint, salt, pepper and nutmeg. , Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the bacon.

MINTY PEAS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in oil until onions just begin to soften. Add peas; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in mint and cook for 1 minute.

GREEN PEAS WITH ONION

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peas and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until peas are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMED PEAS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Shell and wash peas; set aside.
• Remove outer skin from onions.
• Combine peas and onions in a large saucepan; add water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes or until peas are tender.
• Drain and set aside.
• Add milk and next 4 ingredients to saucepan; stir well.
• Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Return peas and onions to saucepan; stir well.
• Yield: 3 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

FESTIVE ONIONS

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter or margarine until transparent. Place in 2-quart baking dish.
• In a small bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in cream, and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over onions, and sprinkle cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

PEAS WITH ONIONS AND GUANCIALE

Steps:

• Blanch onions in large saucepan of boiling salted water 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and peel onions.
• Sauté onions and guanciale in large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered, guanciale is golden, and onions are brown in spots, about 10 minutes. Add peas; heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.