Editor’s note: This column is prepared by Joan D. Cook, Penn State Family Living Program, answering questions concerning food that Berks Countians have asked the extension office. The telephone number ...

Peas - English peas, snow peas and sugar snap peas - bring a fresh, green flavor and crispness to spring dishes. And, of course, they're delicious to munch on. English peas, also called shelling or ...

I first tasted chimichurri when I was 23 and traveling in South America. It was served in every churrascaria on their cooked meats. I, too, have traditionally served chimichurri with steak. The garlic ...

Convenience-store wasabi-coated peas, a fiery, crunchy snack, inspired this vibrant summer dish from David Chang. Chang decided to echo the flavor of the peas by tossing some of his favorite crisp ...

Beef with snow peas is a simple stir fry made with tender beef strips and crisp snow peas cooked in a light soy-garlic sauce.

For a meal that won’t weigh you down, this one will leave you feeling surprisingly satisfied. The shrimp mixture for the patties has an Asian-aisle ingredient you’ve probably passed often: crisp, mild ...

Cook scallops: Heat a wok over high heat until smoking and add the canola oil. Add the ginger and toss for a few seconds to release its aroma. Add the scallops and cook for 5 seconds until seared and ...

Except for the very smallest snow peas and sugar snap peas, you’ll need to string this type of pea. Simply hold the pea at the end that was connected to the vine and pull down to remove the string.

Most people have only tried jicama raw — if ever. But if you’re a fan of the juicy crunch of water chestnuts in Chinese food, then you’ll want to get your hands on jicama, which retains its subtle ...

Peas are in season in many parts of the country. Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst has three dishes that celebrate peas, and she brings them to share with hosts Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young. Fresh ...

If there's one thing that marks the beginning of spring, it's peas! (Oh—and asparagus, rhubarb, and carrots, of course). Okay, so there's tons of spring produce to enjoy once the weather starts to ...

English peas, also called garden peas or shelling peas, are the variety you might think of when you imagine traditional peas — the type that is sold frozen and canned. They are round green spheres ...