“peas and news”

The beauties of fresh live things coming together in the farmers markes. Include brand new things just waiting for each other.  Those potatoes just barely out of the box(“new potatoes”) whereas peas from the pod are also “new”.    Awaiting is a nice fish, available from the freezer at the market. And voila, we got “peas and new potatoes” and spring is here

Peas and new potatoes  1 # small potatoes, quartered 1 C shelled peas 1 T butter 1 T all purpose flour 1 C milk S&P to taste

Step 1.  Place potatoes in large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium low and simmer till tender, about 15-20’, drain

Step 2.  Meanwhile, bring in a medium saucepan of water to a boil; add peas and simmer until just tender, about 6-7 minutes.  Drain and set peas aside.

Step 3 add butter to the same saucepan, melt over medium heat.  Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add potatoes and peas, simmer, stirring often, until potatoes are heated through, about 5’.  Serve immediately.

Note: one pound of fresh paes equals about 1 C of shelled peas.

Berta Rowland.  All Recipes