Subject: Creamed Peas and Onions
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Mon May 19 2003 - 11:10:11 EDT
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FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Buckeye Laura Minnich for this one:
My friend (who has a master's in public health) told me about her
daughter's experience learning antonyms in grade school. Antonyms are
the opposite of a word. When they asked my friend's daughter what the
antonym of sweet was, she replied, "Healthy!"
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TODAY'S RECIPE
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I think one of the reasons my mother requested this dish for Mother's
Day is because she loves pearl onions and will sneak them into just
about any meal if given half a chance. It's also a quick and easy
dish to put together while you focus on the main dish.
Creamed Peas and Onions
1 Tbs (15 ml) butter
1 Tbs (15 ml) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream, half and half, or milk
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
A grating of fresh nutmeg
3 cups (750 ml) frozen peas, cooked according to
the package directions and drained
1 cup (250 ml) frozen pearl onions, cooked according
to the package directions and drained
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Heat the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat and stir in the
flour. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, and whisk in the
cream. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and season with salt,
pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the cooked peas and onions and garnish
with grated Parmesan if desired. Serves 4 to 6.
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