Cold Dilled Peas Food

SUGAR SNAP! PICKLED PEAS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, salt, and sugar in a non-reactive saucepan over low heat; stir until salt and sugar are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in water. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
• Place sugar snap peas, tarragon, garlic, lemon zest, dill seed, and red pepper flakes in a 1-quart Mason jar. Pour vinegar mixture into the jar.
• Cover jar and refrigerate until peas are lightly pickled, at least 1 day and up to 2 weeks.

COLD DILLED PEAS

Steps:

• Boil peas in salted water until very tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge peas into ice water until cool. Drain again.
• Mix the remaining ingredients with the peas and refrigerate for one hour before serving.

COLD PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Just mix all ingredients together and let chill for at least an hour before serving.
• Add more or less mayo to taste.

COLD CURRIED PEA AND BUTTERMILK SOUP

Steps:

• Cook shallots in butter and oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add curry powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a simmer, then stir in peas and spinach and return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, about 6 minutes.
• Immediately purée soup in 4 batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Transfer to a bowl and stir in buttermilk. Quick-chill (to preserve color) by setting bowl in an ice bath and stirring until cool, then refrigerate until very cold, 1 to 2 hours. Season with salt.

DILL & CHIVE PEAS

Steps:

• Cook peas according to package directions. Stir in remaining ingredients; serve immediately.

CHILLED FRESH PEA AND BUTTERMILK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, and cook until softened, about4 minutes. Stir in potato and dry vermouth, and reduce slightly, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Bring to a boil. Add peas. Cover, and cook just untilpeas are tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Filling a blender halfway and covering with a kitchentowel, puree soup in batches. Strain through a coarse sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in buttermilk, and season with salt and pepper. Chill soup for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.Garnish each serving with pea tendrils if desired.

DILLED CORN AND PEAS

Steps:

• Place the peas, corn, red pepper and water in large saucepan; cover and cook over high heat for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. Add the butter, dill, salt if desired and pepper; toss to coat.

DILLY SWEET PEAS

Steps:

• Prepare peas according to package directions; drain. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

DILLED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare peas according to cooking directions; drain and cool.
• Combine remaining ingredients; stirring well.
• Add peas and toss gently.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
• Serve cold.