Comments on: Peas without apology

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 01 May 2017 05:20:05 +0000

I just looked in at your blog to look up a recipe, and I’m flooded with childhood memories! First, it was the breadcrumb soup and now the peas–the canned peas! Dad’s favorite comfort food. When Mom would be working late or gallivanting (she was rather modern woman in the 50’s) , she could always rely on Dad fixin’ his bacon and peas along with a big sandwich thrown in for good measure. Talk about olive green peas–he loved those canned peas. Just fry up some bacon and pour in the can. How simple…and he was in hog heaven. My sister and I would roll our eyes, but I think the last laugh was with him. Now, he’d probably wink at us as if to say “I told you so.”

By: Ena

Ena — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:58:23 +0000

I am no expert in the kitchen, my mom is; when I made this she said these were the best peas she's ever eaten!

By: lisamarie

lisamarie — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:27:18 +0000

I've been wanting to make this ever since you posted it, but my husband doesn't like peas and I'm usually pretty lazy when it comes to cooking just for myself. It was worth the wait – delicious!

By: Jackson Brody

Jackson Brody — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:05:21 +0000

Molly, do you think I could do this without the prosciutto? I'm vegetarian, but other than that, this sounds really good.

By: pam

pam — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:04:53 +0000

Love this combination of peas and proscuitto…I like to kick it up a little more by adding a bit of cream, parmesan cheese and pasta, either fettucine or tortelloni…so good!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 18:16:25 +0000

“Sweet pea Guacamole” is a healthy yummy,favorite at my house Toss in a processor (or vita mix blender for super smooth and creamy version) sweet frozen peas X 1 bag, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup chopped red onion tomato X 1 medium, 2 carrots, 1-2 T lime juice 1-tsp agave nectar, sea salt and cilantro Serve w chips

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:47:58 +0000

I love frozen peas. Part of me feels like I 'should' hate to admit it; but I do not. I adore frozen peas (of course, nothing compares to fresh – popped straight into the mouth). There is nothing more satisfying than having no fresh vegetables in the house, and finding that notorious bag of frozen peas in the freezer. Ahhhh, pea salvation.
I do not know where I came up with it (who knows, it might be a tired n' true recipe) but I adore peas in polenta. When the polenta is almost done, add 'x' amount of cooked frozen peas. The combination – heavenly……..

By: Jennifer Jo

Jennifer Jo — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:19:18 +0000

I made these and posted about them. They are wonderful.

By: Ilka

Ilka — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:23:00 +0000

ps: I think it's the garlic that brings out that fabulous extra, and the prosseciuto of course.

we like it this way as well – learned to make it this way from a sweet gay couple in France, who had a Chambre d'Hôte: take some unsalted butter, and 2 – 3 scallions, chopped finely, let them sizzle, add peas (even canned ones are good, without the water in the can), a bit of water, salt & black pepper to taste, crushed bay-leaves and thyme.

By: Ilka

Ilka — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:17:17 +0000

thank you – I made them yesterday, will make them again, we both ate a huge amount of peas façon Molly, they're great!