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Conference turris::cooks

Title:How to Make them Goodies
Notice:Please Don't Start New Notes for Old Topics! Check 5.*
Moderator:FUTURE::DDESMAISONSec.com::winalski
Created:Wed Feb 19 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:4127
Total number of notes:31160

3030.0. "Snow Peas" by ASABET::HABER (kudos to working mothers) Tue May 07 1991 16:20

    Hi -- I'm not getting anywhere doing dir/title -- I'm looking for
    recipes that would use up some snow peas I bought last week.  I know
    that they can be used with chicken in a stir-fry situation -- but what
    else?  Any pointers more than welcome.
    
    I think the peas'll last till at least tomorrow, but had planned on
    usng them tonight [i know, nothing like waiting till the last
    minute...!]
    
    Thanks.
    
    /sandy
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3030.1Here are 4 ways...TLE::SASAKIMarty Sasaki ZK02-3N30 381-0151Tue May 07 1991 17:3812
    You can blanch them and then use them in a salad.
    
    I've used them with red bell peppers in stew for some nice color. Add
    them about 10 minutes before you finish cooking, that way they won't be
    wilted too badly.
    
    I've stir fried them with onions. I've used a bit of garlic, some soy
    sauce and sesame oil as seasonings in the stir fry.
    
    Zap them for a few minutes and put butter on them.
    
    	Marty
3030.2rice?AKOCOA::SCHOFIELDTue May 07 1991 18:427
    Blanch them and mix with white rice (or any rice, for that matter).
    
    Mix w/tuna and rice.
    
    Mix w/tuna and noodles.
    
    b
3030.3HORSEY::MACKONISForever is as far as I goTue May 07 1991 19:202
Snow Peas, mushrooms and peppers as a side dish, or mixed in with
some rice.
3030.4thanks!ASABET::HABERkudos to working mothersTue May 07 1991 21:087
    thanks -- my husband is going to stir fry the chicken with ginger and
    orange sauce, then we'll have the peas on the side and either rice or
    vermicelli.
    
    but i'll keep these in mind for the next time.
    
    /sandy
3030.5Blanch and storeRANGER::PESENTIOnly messages can be draggedWed May 08 1991 09:564
Also, cleaning and blanching the whole bunch, will let you store them for a 
few more days in the fridge.  It also makes them easier to use up, since you 
can just grab some and toss them into a recipe, instead of having to prepare 
them on the spot.
3030.6A Vegetable to DipFSOA::LCHESTERWed May 08 1991 14:448
    I like snow peas best as a vegetable to use with dip, anything
    from a jar of Marie's salad dressing to a good cream & cottage
    cheese with mustard and ketchup dip.  They are certainly crunchy
    and (I think) taste great. (Yes, less filling too.)
    
    Just peel the strip of tough material off the side, and enjoy.
    
    Laura
3030.7un autrePENUTS::DDESMAISONSWed May 08 1991 15:085
	Another nice way to use them with a dip is to steam them until
	just tender, wrap them around chunks of cooked chicken, secure
	with toothpicks, and dip them in a mixture of hummus and sour
	cream.  This is good cold and so makes a nice hors d'oeuvre.
3030.8Raw in saladCUPTAY::FARINAWed May 08 1991 17:503
    I agree with .6:  "string" them and eat them raw! I love them raw in
    a salad or as a snack.  And .7 sounds *wonderful.*  I'm going to try
    that next time I have a party.
3030.9Appetizer IdeaCSG002::WEINSTEINBarbara WeinsteinThu May 09 1991 17:4717
For an appetizer ....

	Mash up some goat cheese (or boursin) with a little bit of sour cream 
	for a smoother consistency.  Then add any of the following or 
	whatever else pleases you.

		- finely chopped walnuts
		- finely chopped sun dried tomatoes (in oil, but drained)
		- finely chopped greek olives
		- pureed roasted red pepper (or chopped pimento)

	Blanch snow peas briefly, run under cold water to stop cooking.

	Slit along size and stuff with goat cheese mixture.

	Serve on a plate arranged as flower petals.

3030.10they can be frozen...CSSE32::BELLETETEMon May 13 1991 14:315
    Great idea .9!!! Thanks for sharing. 
    
    You can also freeze them, and just blanch when needed....
    
     
3030.11Need to blanche before freezingCOOKIE::OAKEYcode-free bugsMon May 13 1991 18:1611
3030.12PSW::WINALSKICareful with that VAX, EugeneTue May 14 1991 21:319
RE: .11

>You want to blanche before freezing to stop the enzyme breakdown within the 
>veggie..

I would blanch them rather than blanche them.  The last time I talked to
Blanche, she objected strenuously to being frozen.

--PSW