My grandmother always had a batch of this simmering on the back burner for holiday lunches. It was the only way she could get the kids to ask for seco

stay glossy, not mushy.

For a little extra flavor without adding more ingredients, let the peas cook until the liquid reduces a bit more—this concentrates both the broth and the natural sweetness of the peas. Leftovers reheat well in a small saucepan over low heat with a teaspoon of water or broth to loosen the sauce, making them an easy side for next-day lunches.