Creamed Peas And Carrots In Tambales Food

COMFORTING CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Prepare peas and carrots according to the package directions, adding the sugar.
• While peas and carrots cook, melt butter in a medium saucepan and then add flour, salt and pepper to form a roux. Cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, then add dill and cook until thickened and bubbly.
• When peas and carrots are cooked, drain them and place in your serving bowl. Pour cream sauce over vegetables and stir to thoroughly combine. Serve.

CREAMED PEAS WITH FRIED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Toss the shallots with 1/4 cup half-and-half and a large pinch each of salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside to soak 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the flour, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Heat about 1/4-inch vegetable oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, remove the shallots from the half-and-half, coat with the seasoned flour and fry, stirring, until crisp and golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain; sprinkle with salt. Add more oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Add the remaining 3/4 cup half-and-half and the cheese to the pan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until creamy. Stir in the lemon zest, nutmeg and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir in the peas until well coated; season with salt and black pepper.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the fried shallots.

CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS IN TAMBALES

Steps:

• Cook peas and carrots according to package directions. Drain. In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine add flour and cook the roux a few seconds, stirring constantly. Do not let it brown. Add milk cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. Add peas and carrots and season to taste with salt and pepper. At serving time, fill timbales with creamed peas and carrots.* Timbales are paper thin patty shells made with batter from the Rosette recipe. They are formed with timbale irons (usually sold with rosette irons) and deep fried in the same manner. Timbales may be made days ahead and stored in an airtight container.

PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Put the peas, olive oil and tarragon in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade and pulse until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the cream cheese and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the Parmesan, lemon zest and salt and pulse to combine. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with carrot chips.

CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in water to cover until tender.
• Add peas; cook 5 more minutes.
• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Add flour, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly stir in milk.
• Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute.
• Drain carrots and peas, mix with creamed mixture.
• Heat through.
• Put in serving bowl; sprinkle with paprika.

LIGHTER CREAMY CARROTS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water.
• Cover saucepan and steam 4 minutes.
• Add peas and steam 3-4 minutes or until peas are tender.
• Drain and return vegetables to saucepan.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss.

BUTTERY PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Add peas; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return vegetables and reserved liquid to the pan., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and cream until smooth. Stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.