I like peas but would like some ideas other than just peas or peas with pearl onions. Does anyone have a special or unique recipe to share?
Thanks,
Benadette

There a a couple of ways to cook them with fresh mint leaves (but you need the leaves).
Butter, a bit of sugar and chopped mint - seal and slow-cook for 20 minutes.

In England, we had mushy peas, which are made from dried peas. We make a reasonable substitute. Saute some minced garlic, add frozen peas, and water, if needed. Cook for a few minutes. Pour into a food processor with a pat of butter. Process to a mush, add a few tablespoons of cream, if desired. Add salt and seasonings, as needed.

There are lots of curries and mjidas and other Indian dishes which use peas as a main ingredient.

Here are a couple of my favorites. The first sounds wacky but I was hooked after I tried it!

Peas cooked the French way (from a French cook)

put shelled peas in pot with salt and pepper to taste, a sprinkle of sugar (optional), a little butter, and a few tablespoons of water. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce. Cover, bring to boil, lower heat,and simmer about 15 minutes (watch peas but there should be lots of water from the lettuce). You can also throw in pearl onions.

I thought the lettuce sounded weird but this is one of my favorite ways to eat peas now - it's delish!

Pea Pate from American Wholefoods Cuisine, by N. & D. Goldbeck

2 c. peas
1 large scallion,sliced
1 T. butter or oil
4 T. water
2 T. soy flour
1 t. nutritional yeast

combine first 4 ingredients (use half of water) in saucepan and cook until peas are tender. Puree. Mix soy flour with remaining 2 T. water to make smooth paste. Stir into peas and reheat, cooking until thick. Remove from heat and add yeast. Cool and refrigerate. Good on crackers or as sandwich filling.

Bon appetit!