Baby Peas With Lemon Pepper And Honey Food

SUNNY'S 5-INGREDIENT LEMON AND CHEESE PEAS

Steps:

• In a pan on medium-low heat, add the olive oil (or butter), garlic and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, so the garlic and zest can steep without browning, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, thyme, a pinch of salt and a few more grinds of black pepper than you normally would. Move the contents of the pan around a bit more while cooking, until the thyme is darker in color and the pan is fragrant, about 5 more minutes.
• Add the peas and toss to warm and coat, about 4 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and top with the cheese.

LEMON PEPPER PEAS

Steps:

• Place the peas and water into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover loosely, and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, or until peas are tender. Stir in butter, and sprinkle with lemon pepper and dill. Serve warm.

ZESTY SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, bring peas and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, 6-7 minutes. Drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until well-coated, 2-3 minutes.

FIRST BABY FOOD: PEAS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Place peas and breast milk in a blender or food processor and puree until creamy. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
• Spread pea mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours. Transfer frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer.
• To serve, heat cubes in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm but not hot. Stir thoroughly.

SKILLET-GLAZED BABY CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in large saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until carrots and peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables; sauté to coat. Mix broth and cornstarch in small bowl add to skillet. Sauté until vegetables are heated through and liquid thickens, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

BABY PEAS AND MUSHROOMS WITH MINT

Steps:

• Rinse mushrooms in a bowl of cold water, drain and spread on a towel until dry. If they are larger than bite size, halve or quarter them. In a braising pan or large, heavy skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add shallot and sauté until just softened, then add mushrooms and cook until slightly golden, shaking pan, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add pearl onions and cook for a minute, then deglaze pan with white wine. Add 2 cups water (one cup if using frozen onions) and the thyme, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer gently over low heat until onions are soft, 10 to 20 minutes if using fresh, 5 to 10 minutes if using frozen. Check occasionally and add a little water if needed. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
• When sauce has almost completely reduced, add mint, dill and scallions and stir for 30 seconds. Add peas and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until peas are bright green and warmed through. Drizzle liberally with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and squeeze lemon juice over top. Toss again and serve.

DECADENT, PEAS WITH BABY ONIONS AND CREAM

Steps:

• Peel the onions, and halve them if necessary. (If quite large).
• Melt the butter in a heavy frying pan, and fry the onions for 5 - 6 minutes over a moderate heat, until they begin to be flecked with brown.
• Add the peas, and stirfry for a few minutes.
• Add 1/4 cup water, and bring to the boil.
• Partially cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes, until both the peas and the onions are tender.
• (Frozen peas will cook more quickly).
• There should be a thin layer of water on the base of the pan, add a little more water if necessary, or if there is too much liquid, remove the lid, and increase the heat until the liquid is reduced.
• Using a small whisk, blend the cream with the flour.
• Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the combined cream and flour, parsley, and seasoning to taste.
• Cook over a gentle heat for about 3 - 4 minutes, until the sauce is thick.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning, add the lemon juice to sharpen, if liked.

HONEY-BUTTER PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5 hours. Stir in peas. Cook, covered, on high 15-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.