Once the peas and spinach are heated, it's best to serve this soup right away to retain its vibrant green colour and flavour.
Never fear dry chicken burgers again. Using your meat thermometer will result in a brilliantly juicy patty every time. Topping this burger with smoky chipotle mayo and sweet sugar snap pea slaw adds great crunch and a hit of spice.
Warm peas deliciously absorb the dressing in this salad. To keep them moist, drizzle with additional oil and vinegar just before serving.
This dish is a great way to use up any extra ham after holiday meals instead of the usual sandwiches. Throw in any other vegetables you may have left over instead of or in addition to the peas.
This traditional pea soup is the ultimate in Quebec-style comfort food. Look for an unsmoked ham hock in the meat department of your local supermarket. If you can't find one, a smoked ham hock will work – just reduce the salt in the recipe to 1/4 tsp.
Winston and Audia Barnett of Kingston, Jamaica, are volunteers for a Jamaica Tourist Board program called Meet the People, in which locals host visitors to give them a taste of island culture and cuisine, such as this classic side dish. Jamaicans call red kidney beans red peas.
Roasted garlic butter adds a modern twist to seasonal peas in this flavourful side dish. If you like, make a double batch of the garlic butter and toss the extra with hot pasta for an easy sauce.
Everyone loves the flavour of fresh peas, and this recipe shows off their sweetness. Serve with baked ham, roast chicken or steamed fish. Or spoon onto crostini and drizzle with your favourite extra-virgin olive oil to make a quick appetizer for your next barbecue.
Za'atar, a Middle Eastern aromatic herb that's dried and ground, adds tons of flavour to a simple weeknight pizza. We've topped this flatbread with lightly dressed sweet pea shoots for a touch of freshness.
Boosted with Japanese flavours, this fresh salad pairs nicely with grilled salmon or trout. To trim the snap peas, use a paring knife to snip and pull off the tough strings that run along the length of the pod.
