Braised Peas with Prosciutto

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Here's a classic food funny from Andrew Simko:

Waitress: Are you very Hungary?

Diner: Yes, Siam.

Waitress: What would you like me to Serbia?

Diner: I'll have a Turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee.

Waitress: Would you like anything India coffee?

Diner: Just a Cuba sugar would be fine.

Waitress: Okay, I'll Russia your order.

Diner: I hope the sandwich doesn't have any Greece on it.

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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These peas go well with any meat or chicken dish, and could even be
served on their own as an appetizer.

Braised Peas with Prosciutto

4 Tbs butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups fresh peas, or frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 oz. (50 g) prosciutto, cut into 1-by-1/4 in. (2.5 x .5 cm) strips (about 1/4 cup)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Melt 2 Tbs of the butter in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat and cook
the chopped onions for 7 or 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft
but not brown. Add the peas and chicken stock and cook 15 to 20 minutes,
covered.* When the peas are tender, add the prosciutto and cook
uncovered for 2 minutes, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed. Season
to taste with salt and pepper.
Serves 4.

* If using thawed frozen peas, cook uncovered over high heat for 5 minutes.
Received on Tue Aug 21 18:40:22 2007