Many Halloweens ago, while the kids were out trick-or-treating, I cooked this for when they got back. I served it with cornbread. After coming home hungry, the kids ate this up! After eating, our eldest said “We should eat pea soup and cornbread every Halloween!” And so it has been done, and been enjoyed. Ingredients… Continue reading The Family Halloween Pea Soup
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Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
Alton Brown was the host of his cooking show, “Good Eats”, and still may be seen on The Food Network hosting his competitive cooking program “Cutthroat Kitchen”. He made this simple pea soup recipe on Good Eats, and as you can see, it was so simple I had no trouble writing it down as he… Continue reading Pea Soup with Curry Flavor (Alton Brown)
Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme
1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 strip lemon peel (3" x 1")3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dry1 bay leaf¾ cup dried split peas1 ¾ cup vegetable broth1 cup water1/8 teaspoon white pepper3 stalks celery, cut diagonally into ½ inch slices2-3 carrots cut into ½ inch chunks1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Continue reading Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme
Split Pea-Parmesan Spread (“Laurel’s Kitchen”)
This comes from the chapter in Laurel’s Kitchen about lunches. It’s a simple spread you can make ahead to fill a sandwich. It is vegetarian, made of whole foods, and about as convenient a lunch as you can pack in a lunch bag. It’s also very good. 1 cup cooked green split peas2 tablespoons mayonnaise2… Continue reading Split Pea-Parmesan Spread (“Laurel’s Kitchen”)
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