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Entries Tagged as 'peas'

Kids Make Ethiopian Yellow Pea Stew

May 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Ethnic, kids

I wouldn’t have guessed that kids could go crazy for split peas. But they did for this dish of Ethiopian yellow split pea stew, called Kik Alicha, that we made in our food appreciation classes this week as we continue our world culinary tour in Africa. This preparation is so ridiculously simple, it begs the […]

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My Vote For Snap Peas

June 2nd, 2009 · 2 Comments · garden

Growing peas successfully in the District of Columbia is a badge of honor for a kitchen gardener. Springs here tend to be too short and too hot. But I’m considering swallowing my pride. This year I looked at my crop of English peas, short and anemic, next to a planting of snap peas that can hardly […]

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Lunch

November 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Assorted leftovers from the fridge, constituting a vegetarian feast: Roasted parsnips and carrots, boiled potatoes, chopped spinach, sauteed mushrooms, canned baby peas. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dust with leftover grated parmesan cheese. Preparation time: 5 minutes Shopping: none

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