Green peas

INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS GREEN PEAS When green peas are purchased, they are always found in the pods. They should appear to be well filled. Flat-looking pods mean that the peas have not matured sufficiently. When very young, their original flavor is so fresh and delicate, that any addition, except a little very fresh

Green peas are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds. Read on to learn more about the many benefits of green peas here.

Sugar snap peas are a type of edible pod vegetable that is closely related to the garden pea. They are crunchy and sweet.

Sauteed Green Peas is a wonderful side which uses just a few humble ingredients to transform the inexpensive pea into an extraordinary side!

As a young woman, I heard often from older women, "Your tastes will change." As a slightly older woman, I recorded these thoughts about my taste for peas: Dear God, Even though they come packaged in pods, beautifully round and wonderfully green, please forgive me for despising the taste of your clever creation. PEAS! Amen.…

Frozen peas are an easy, delicious and versatile veggie to keep on hand. Check out these ideas and recipes for ways to use them. Keeping a bag of frozen green peas on hand is one of my secrets to ensure I can always add a vegetable to our family dinners, even if I don’t have...Read More

Fresh green peas pods on a wooden board.

Stove top buttered peas recipe is a simple but tasty side dish. With instructions to use fresh, frozen or canned and flavor ideas.

Learn the difference between shelling, snap, and snow peas. Find out why frozen peas are just as good as fresh and the best way to cook them.

Green Pea Kebabs are easy to make, and they make a scrumptious appetizer.