Ingredients

  • 16 ounces frozen baby peas
  • 8 ounces frozen white pearl onions
  • 2/3 cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 dash garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried tarragon
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons sweet butter, slightly softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh finely snipped parsley (or fresh mint)

Method

  • Cook peas and onions (according to package directions) until done; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, salt & pepper, garlic, tarragon, and flour until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes more.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the cooked peas and onions to the cream sauce; stir gently to combine and heat through briefly.
  • Serve immediately with a garnish of sweet cream butter and fresh snipped parsley (or mint).