In some gardening circles, a gardener’s skill is measured by how soon he or she gets the first mess of shelling peas on the table. Peas are a good choice for such competition, because raising a good ...

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 ...