Name: Creamed Peas and Onions
Yield: 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 3 cloves whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound pearl onions (about 2 cups), peeled, trimmed, or 1 frozen pearl onions, thawed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 pounds bags frozen peas, thawed; ¼ cup crème fraîche, whole-milk Greek yogurt, or sour cream

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Peas and onions are a classic holiday duo. Relying on frozen ones, along with a quick béchamel, is a smart move on a busy day of cooking.

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