Growing up, there were a few recipes that I could count on my mom making when the weather turned colder. Without a doubt, we would see her vegetable cheese soup, white taco soup, and mashed potatoes with creamy pea gravy.It's the epitome of comfort food to my mom, and I'd be lying if I told you I didn't get the warm fuzzies when I eat it and think of her with every creamy bite.
This meal is perfect to use as your meatless meal of the week if you're into that sort of thing (like I am), and most of the time, it can be made from ingredients you have in your pantry.It goes really well with my sweet carrots and onions (another great recipe from my mom). If you don't think it will satisfy you as a main dish, serve it as a side dish to accompany ham. Di-vine.
Mom's Creamy Pea Gravy
Ingredients:
2Tbsp butter
2Tbsp flour
1/2tsp salt pepper to taste
1(12 fl oz) can low-fat evaporated milk or 1 1/2c regular milk
1/2lb frozen peas (don't thaw)
Directions: In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat until golden. stir in milk. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring very often until sauce has thickened to coat your spoon.
If the sauce bubbles a bit and gets thicker than you'd like, feel free to thin it with more milk. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. When sauce has reached desired consistency, stir in peas. Just heat through.
Serve over your favorite mashed potatoes (I recommend making mashed red potatoes with the skins on. I make mine with a little salt and pepper, skim milk, a pat of butter, and sometimes a dollop of sour cream.)
Serves 4-6
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6 comments:
This looks so simple but yummy- thanks for the great idea! I love red potatoes.
Looks like a comforting dish! And easy for weeknights too!
i agree with maria--this is the epitome of comfort food. the peas add some lovely color and a fun little pop of flavor too--fantastic. :)
I agree this looks so comforting, warm and delicious. I think I'll make it tomorrow. Thanks for posting the recipe and the pretty photo.
two of my favorite foods: potatoes and peas :)
This sort of reminds me of a Korean dish I love: cold mashed potatoes and peas and mayo.
This is such a cute recipe. I remember growing up, I'd only eat my veggies if they were mixed with something else, so though my mom would serve the peas and potatoes separately, I'd combine them anyway :). I'd like to include your mom's recipe on our blog, please let me know if you're interested. Thanks!
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