Name: Green Peas in Cream
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Vegetables
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 pounds peas, shelled; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Reduced cream sparked with fresh chervil combines with fresh green peas in this traditional dish.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar

2 pounds peas, shelled

1 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large Pot of water to a boil. Stir in the sugar. Pour in the peas and cook, uncovered, at a gentle bubble for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.

2. Meanwhile, combine the cream and chervil in a large saucepan and cook slowly until the cream is reduced to ½ cup. Drain the peas and add to the cream. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper.