One of my favorite spring garden recipes that Mom made.

 How many of you had this when you were growing up?  New potatoes and peas

             So here I am Saturday morning at 4:00AM thinking what am I going to share with you today.  What I came up with is a favorite recipe that mom always made with fresh peas and new potatoes.  But you can make it anytime.  Give it a try.  This recipe comes from one of my favorite food recipe sites.  Give it a look. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/seasonal-recipes/spring-farmers-market-recipes
 
Creamed Garden Potatoes and Peas Recipe New potatoes and peas are treated to a creamy sauce for this special side. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD:12 servings
Ingredients

• 2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered

• 3 cups fresh or frozen peas

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons chopped onion

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 2 cups 2% milk

• 1 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

• 1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.

• 2. Meanwhile, place peas and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Drain.

• 3. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in potatoes and peas; heat through. Yield: 12 servings.

Till next time, this is Becky Litterer from Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa