Stuffed Snow Peas Food

CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED PEA PODS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion, salt and pepper flakes. With a sharp knife, split peas along the straight edge. Spoon or pipe 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture into each pea pod. Refrigerate until serving.

STUFFED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In salted, boiling water, blanch (boil rapidly in lots of water) snow peas for 30 seconds.
• Cool in cold water, drain, and set aside.
• Blend the rest of the ingredients until smooth.
• With a sharp pairing knife, split the snow peas along the curved side.
• Fill each snow pea with filling, using a small spatula or pastry bag with tip.
• I have used a ziplock bag with a hole cut in the corner.
• Can be made the day before, refrigerate, and serve chilled.

CRAB-STUFFED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, chili sauce, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. , Place snow peas in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 30 seconds for until softened. Drain and immediately place snow peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , With a sharp knife, split pea pods along the curved edges. Spoon 1 tablespoon of crab mixture into each. Refrigerate until serving.

SNOW PEAS WITH ST. ANDRE

Steps:

• Remove stem end from snow peas, string them, and blanch in a large pot of rapidly boiling water for 30 seconds. Plunge them immediately into cool water to stop the cooking and preserve their beautiful green color.
• With a small sharp knife, slit open the straight seam of each snow pea and pipe softened cheese into each one, using a small-tipped pastry tube, or spread with a small spatula. Garnish each pod with a small leaf of mint just poking out the top of the snow pea.

CRAB STUFFED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese with the lemon juice until smooth.
• Add crabmeat and onion and mix well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour (until mixture is firm; its easier to handle this way).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the pea pods (about 45 seconds).
• Remove the peas and immerse in a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Drain on a paper towel and pat dry.
• With the point of a sharp knife, split open the curved seam of each of the peas.
• Using a small spoon or cocktail fork, fill each pea with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the crab mixture.
• Arrange on a platter and garnish with the red pepper slices.

SALMON-STUFFED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry. With a sharp knife, split each pea pod along the curved edge., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the salmon, garlic salt and pepper. Transfer to a pastry bag or heavy-duty resealable bag; cut a hole in corner of bag. Pipe in about 1 teaspoon salmon mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

STUFFED PEA PODS

Steps:

• Remove string from pods and trim off the blossom end. Make a small slit on flat side of pod. Soak pods in ice water for about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and dry pods.
• Put cream cheese in a pastry bag and pipe enough cheese into pods until full. Arrange pods on a platter lined with spinach or lettuce. Garnish each pod with a bit of cream cheese studded with the appropriate number of peas, depending on how many the mother-to-be is expecting.

PRETTY STUFFED SPRING PEAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Let filling stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add snow peas; cover and boil for 1-2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Gently split peas open; pipe about 1 teaspoonful of filling into each pod.

SHRIMP-STUFFED TOMATO & SNOW PEA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Bring 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water to boil in large saucepan. Add snow peas; cook 30 sec. Drain. Immediately plunge into bowl of ice water; drain and pat dry. Diagonally cut off stem of each pea pod, then make lengthwise cut in one long side of each pod to make pocket.
• Cut thin slice off top of each tomato; hollow out center with small melon baller or grapefruit spoon.
• Mix reduced-fat cream cheese and mayo in medium bowl until blended. Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Add shrimp and onions; mix well.
• Spoon or pipe cream cheese mixture into pea pods and tomatoes, adding about 1 Tbsp. to each. Sprinkle with parsley.