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Give Peas a Chance With These 16 Great, Green Recipes

Peas are in season in April, and are great in everything from pasta to cocktails. Here's how to cook them right.
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Christopher Testani

These recipes are mind-alteringly great with fresh peas—but they'll work nicely with the frozen variety, as well. From mashed peas on toast to a pea cocktail, here's how to make the most out of your peas.

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    Gentl & Hyers
    11/16

    Green Garlic and Pea Soup with Whipped Cream

    The key to a vibrant green (not khaki) soup: Bring the water up to a boil quickly over high heat, and err on undercooking the peas to preserve their color.

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    12/16

    Poached Salmon with Artichoke Confit

    Both the salmon and the artichokes are poached in spice- and herb-infused liquids, adding layers of subtle aromatic flavor. Adding the peas at the end of the cooking process keeps them from getting soggy.

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Danielle Walsh is the assistant web editor at Bon Appétit, and has also written for New York Magazine's Grub Street. She loves Korean food, tacos, and whiskey, and is trying really, really hard to like sardines. ... Read More
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