Buttered Peas And Pearl Onions Food

PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut an X in stem end of each onion. Cook in salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and peel.
• Heat butter and water in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in peas and 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in mint. Serve immediately.

BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain them out and then shock them in ice water to stop from over cooking. Drain again. Pinch the pearl onions out of their little skins and set aside.
• 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 lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

BASIC BUTTERED PEAS

Steps:

• Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using frozen defrost fully before cooking. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt and add the peas. Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked. Drain the peas when done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss in pan until fully dry. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional additions if you choose, and combine.

BUTTERED BEETS AND PEAS WITH ONIONS: TWO UK-FAVORITE SIDES IN UNDER 10 MINUTES

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over moderate heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add parsley and sliced beets. Warm through, season with salt and serve.
• In a second skillet, also over moderate heat, melt remaining butter, add onions and warm through. Add peas and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a serving dish.
• If your stovetop is too crowded when you find your pocket-of-time to deal with the sides, feel free to use your microwave for either of these dishes, loosely covering beets or peas. Microwave on high, but check them every couple of minutes -- you're just warming them through and melting the butter.

ENGLISH PEAS AND PEARLS (CREAMED GREEN PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS)

Steps:

• Cook peas and onions (according to package directions) until done; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, salt & pepper, garlic, tarragon, and flour until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes more.
• Reduce heat to low and add the cooked peas and onions to the cream sauce; stir gently to combine and heat through briefly.
• Serve immediately with a garnish of sweet cream butter and fresh snipped parsley (or mint).

CREAMED PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS.

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add the mushrooms and onions and saute, stirring, until mushrooms are golden and onions are tender.
• Stir in flour until well blended.
• Add the chicken broth and milk.
• Cook, stirring, until thickened. Add the hot cooked and drained peas and seasonings.

BUTTERED PEAS WITH ONION

Steps:

• Bring water, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and stir in butter and peas, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt.

MOMMA DIPS CREAMED PEAS WITH PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Put the peas in a pot with the butter, chicken broth and evapotated milk.
• Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
• Add the sugar if desired.
• Mix the corn starch with the water and add to pot.
• Add the salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the pearl onions.
• Reduce heat and simmer for another 10 to 12 minutes and serve.

POTATOES, PEAS & PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Place potatoes and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pearl onions in butter for 2 minutes. Add the cream, broth, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in the peas, green onions and reserved potatoes; heat through.

SAUTEED SPRING PEAS, ASPARAGUS, RED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Boil the fresh peas and asparagus separately until crisp-tender, about 1 minute each.
• Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking process; drain.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• Add onion and bell pepper and cook until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Add peas, asparagus, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Increase heat to high and add chicken stock; cook until reduced by half-- about 3 minutes.
• Enjoy!