New Potatoes With Spring Peas Recipes

NEW POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and place in a pot, fill to the top with water. You can choose to keep the skin on the potatoes instead of peeling them. Salt to taste. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are cooked through and tender in the center, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter and add the chopped onion. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, just until the onion are translucent and tender.
• Add the frozen peas, cooking in the skillet for 1-2 minutes, just until the peas heat through.
• Add the dill and green onions, along with the cooked and drained potatoes. Mix gently to combine. Serve immediately.

POTATO SALAD WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Put 2 pounds chopped red-skinned potatoes in a pot, cover with water by 2 inches and add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl using a slotted spoon; sprinkle with salt and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar. Boil 10 ounces frozen peas in the same pot until just tender. Drain, rinse and add to the potatoes. Whisk 3/4 cup each mayonnaise and sour cream, and 1/2 cup each chopped chives and dill. Toss with the potatoes and peas; season with salt and pepper.

CREAMED PEAS AND NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Simmer peas in boiling water for 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender (do NOT overcook). Drain.
• Using the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a thick paste; gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Now add potatoes and peas to the sauce; simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Serve immediately.

NEW POTATO SALAD WITH FENNEL AND SPRING PEAS

Steps:

• For the potatoes and peas: Add 6 cups water, 3 tablespoons of salt, and potatoes to a heavy-bottomed pot. Turn heat to high, partially cover, and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, blanch peas: Bring 6 cups of water with 3 tablespoons of salt to a boil. Prepare an ice bath with 1 tablespoon of salt. Add peas to the boiling water and cook until the water comes up to a boil again, 2-3 minutes. Taste to verify that the peas are fully cooked; then strain, place peas into the salted ice bath to halt cooking, and set aside. Check potatoes periodically by piercing the largest one with a fork. They are done when the fork goes all the way through with no resistance. Turn off the heat and let the potatoes sit in their water, 4-5 minutes longer. While potatoes are cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients (Step 2).
• Vinaigrette: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer to dissolve and incorporate all of the ingredients. Remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile, prepare the fennel by removing the fronds (reserving them for later use) and use a mandoline to slice into thin strips. Add the sliced fennel to a bowl, along with the green onions and warm vinaigrette. Toss to coat and set aside.
• Assembly: Drain the peas and fully cooked potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half and add directly to the fennel while they are still warm; toss so the vinaigrette is absorbed into the potatoes. Roughly chop the fennel fronds (about ¼ cup), and cut the mint and basil into a rough chiffonade (about ¼ cup total); add to the salad. At the last minute, to avoid discoloration, add the peas. Toss again and serve.

CREAMED GARDEN POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain., Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain., In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through.

NEW POTATOES WITH SPRING PEAS

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
• Add large pinches of salt and sugar.
• Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat.
• Decrease heat to medium and cook at a bubbling simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are just tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Test with a fork; the fork should meet with some resistance, but pierce the potatoes easily; do not let the potatoes overcook, or they will become watery and fall apart.
• Drain the potatoes; can peel or leave unpeeled.
• Meanwhile, bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a rapid boil.
• Add pinches of salt and sugar and the peas, and blanch until they turn bright green, about 30 seconds.
• Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking and set the color.
• In a heavy frying pan, melt the butter with the olive oil over med-low heat.
• Add the green onions and let them wilt, about 3 minutes.
• Add the potatoes and peas and toss together until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at once.