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Serve these buttered sweet peas warm in a vintage-style bowl or any small serving dish, with a spoon so everyone can help themselves. They pair perfectly with roast chicken, turkey, ham, or meatloaf, and they’re great alongside mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, or buttered egg noodles to soak up that glossy butter sauce.

For a lighter meal, add them to a plate of baked salmon and rice, or spoon them over toasted bread or baked potatoes for an easy,