An Assemblage of Peas

Ingredients

• 1 lb. peas different kinds (snow, mange-tout, shelling)
• Salt and freshly ground white pepper
• Butter or olive oil to taste
• Chopped mint basil, chives, or dill

Instructions

1. 1
   String the snow peas and edible-pod peas; shuck any shelling peas.
2. 2
   Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt, and drop in the peas. Boil until they're bright green and tender, a minute or two. If you have pea shoots, cook them with the peas.
3. 3
   Drain, shake dry, then return to the empty pan where they'll finish drying in their heat. Stir in a small piece of butter, a little pepper, and whatever fresh herb appeals to you.