Note: It's amazing what you can do with a package of split peas. If you prefer nonsmoked sausage, go for it; the same flexibility goes for the cooking technique. Here it's poached, but if you want to ...

The following wonderful combination is both delicious and nutritious. It’s chock-full of fiber and healthy warming spices, and it’s very versatile. You can use it as a filling for phyllo or puff ...

Cook split peas in salted water with mint until softened. Add water if too much evaporates before peas are thoroughly cooked. When texture is quite thick, stir well or puree with a food processor.

If you’ve ever been to Greece, you’re probably familiar with the delicious yellow split pea puree called fava. It’s served in tavernas all over the country and is standard fare on the Lenten table. It ...

Bring the water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a boil on high heat in a 6-quart pot. Pour in the shelled peas and return to a simmer. As soon as the peas begin to simmer, for approximately 45 seconds, ...

To prepare seared scallops on pea puree, first shell all the fresh peas (1) and blanch them in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes (2) (3). Immediately cool them in ice water (4), then take half and ...

In many parts of the country, fresh spring peas are already in the markets. (The season starts on the West Coast and extends through mid-summer on the East Coast and Midwest.) This is cause for ...

Split pea soup was a favorite of mine during my college days. It was inexpensive, filling and straightforward to prepare — a satisfying soup for cold days and evenings. This update incorporates crispy ...