Butter beans are cooked with sweet smoked paprika, sun-dried tomatoes and a handful peas for extra protein. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the shallot, pepper and garlic and ...
Select fresh peas with bright green pods that are firm and plump. Peas don't need fussy preparation when they're in season. Boil them briefly until just tender, add a knob of butter and season ...
Drain the peas then put in a dish by the fire to keep warm. Melt the butter in a pan and fry the chopped chives for a minute. Add this to the cooked peas with the chopped mint and cream.
In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the peas until tender, 3 to 4 minutes; drain. In the same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the cream. Add the peas and mash with a potato ...