Dads Creamed Peas Pearl Onions Recipes

DAD'S CREAMED PEAS & PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the first 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until onions are tender and most of liquid is evaporated, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream. Top with bacon and cashews.

CREAMED PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Thaw pearl onions and then saute in butter until golden brown. Deglaze by adding a little water at a time. Finish with heavy cream and reduce until you achieve a smooth consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

BUTTERED PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the pearl onions and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain them out and then shock them in ice water to stop from over cooking. Drain again. Pinch the pearl onions out of their little skins and set aside.
• In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the butter, and 2 teaspoons of the dill. Once the liquid gets hot, add the pearl onions and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until well coated and thickened slightly. Add the lemon juice, watercress, remaining butter, and dill; season with salt and pepper.

CREAMED PARMESAN BABY POTATOES WITH PEAS AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• Do not cut the small potatoes, leave whole and place then in a pot of boiling salted water; boil for about 20 minutes or until just fork-tender, drain and cool, then cut in half (this can be done well in advance).
• Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat.
• Add in the chopped garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
• Add in flour and whisk for 2 minutes (do not brown the flour).
• Gradually add in the full-fat milk (or half and half if using) bring to a simmer whisking continously for 1 minute.
• Add in the whipping cream; mix to combine, then add in the Parmesan cheese (sauce will be thick but will thin out slighty when you add in the peas and onions).
• Season with salt and lots of pepper or cayenne pepper; simmer over low heat for about 7-8 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in cooked potatoes, peas and onions; bring to a simmer and cook over low heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon until the onions are tender (about 5-6 minutes).
• Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.

CREAMED ONIONS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Fill a saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Cook pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse in cold water. Peel onions, and remove the ends.
• Place onions with peas in the saucepan, and fill with enough water to just cover the vegetables. Simmer until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, and place vegetables in a bowl.
• Melt margarine in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in cream, and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir peas and onions into the sauce to coat. Serve immediately.

CREAMED PEAS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over low heat, stir together the butter and flour. Cook until flour is evenly coated.
• Over medium heat, stir in approximately 1/2 cup of milk at a time until thick.
• Add the peas and onions and cook until hot. Season with salt and pepper.