There are three main types of green peas: English, snap, and snow. English Peas: pods are too tough to be edible; peas must be shelled out. Snap Peas: pods are edible with fattened peas inside. Snow ...

Though they are often confused with snap peas, snow peas are the flatter of the two. Find pods that are bright green, flat, and crisp. They should snap when they’re bent. In general, smaller ...

Bright green baby peas bring a vibrant pop of color to this creamy pasta dish. You can substitute other seasonal vegetables like crisp, lightly blanched asparagus during its prime from late March ...

This recipe is for Spring Salad with Asparagus, Green Peas, and Chickpeas from the food section of The Boston Globe.