The Best New Ways With Sugar Snap Peas

Julie R. Thomson
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Of all thespring produce we love, sugar snap peas may be the most beloved. They're a garden staple in the spring, and their arrival means the promise of more great things to come. Sugar snap peas shoot up faster than most the other producing plants, and provide us with naturally sweet and crisp flavors (depending on when you plant them of course).

There's nothing better than eating fresh sugar snap peas straight from the vine, but if you can manage to pick and gather your peas -- or if you're picking them up at the store -- sugar snap peas make a great ingredient to add to your kitchen. Don't forget to givethe pea shootsa try too.

Sugar Snap Pea And Cilantro Slaw

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.whatscookinggoodlooking.com/whats-cooking-good-looking/2013/6/6/sugar-snap-pea-cilantro-slaw.html" target="_blank">Sugar Snap Pea And Cilantro Slaw recipe </a>from What's Cooking Good Looking</strong>

Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.cookincanuck.com/2013/03/sauteed-shrimp-snap-peas-pistachio-basil-recipe/" target="_blank">Sautéed Shrimp, Snap Peas & Pistachios with Basil recipe</a> from Cookin' Canuck</strong>

Sugar Snap Pea And Fennel Salad

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Seared Sugar Snap Peas

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Eggplant “Meatballs” And Sugar Snap Peas In A Toasted Sesame Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2013/11/eggplant-meatballs-and-sugar-snap-peas-in-a-toasted-sesame-sauce-campbellsauces.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+EatsWellWithOthers+(Eats+Well+With+Others)" target="_blank">Eggplant “Meatballs” And Sugar Snap Peas In A Toasted Sesame Sauce recipe</a> from Eats Well With Others</strong>

Zucchini And Snap Peas With Sesame Oil And Salt

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/12985-zucchini-and-snap-peas-with-sesame-oil-and-salt" target="_blank">Zucchini and Snap Peas with Sesame Oil and Salt recipe</a> by Rivka via Food52</strong>

Pasta With Garlic Scapes Pesto, Sugar Snap Peas And Ricotta

<strong>Get the <a href="http://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2012/07/recipe-pasta-with-garlic-scapes-pesto-sugar-snap-peas-and-ricotta-eat-live-be.html" target="_blank">Pasta with Garlic Scapes Pesto, Sugar Snap Peas, and Ricotta recipe </a>from Eats Well With Others</strong>

Sweet And Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry

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Linguine With Bacon, Goat Cheese And Sugar Snap Peas

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.framedcooks.com/2012/05/linguine-with-bacon-goat-cheese-and-sugar-snap-peas.html" target="_blank">Linguine with Bacon, Goat Cheese and Sugar Snap Peas recipe</a> by Framed Cooks</strong>

Spaghetti with Mascarpone Alfredo Sauce and Sugar Snap Peas

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Sriracha Snap Peas With Red Pepper

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Easy Herbed Sugar Snap Peas

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2012/03/23/easy-herbed-sugar-snap-peas-recipe/" target="_blank">Easy Herbed Sugar Snap Peas recipe</a> by Family Fresh Cooking</strong>
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Toasted Quinoa Salad With Scallops and Sugar Snap Peas

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.fortmillscliving.com/2013/02/24/recipe-toasted-quinoa-salad-with-scallops-and-sugar-snap-peas/" target="_blank">Toasted Quinoa Salad with Scallops and Sugar Snap Peas recipe</a> by Fort Mill SC Living</strong>

Farfalle With Lemon Scented Ricotta

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/5118-farfalle-with-lemon-scented-ricotta-sugar-snap-peas-and-oregano" target="_blank">Farfalle with Lemon Scented Ricotta, Sugar Snap Peas and Oregano recipe</a> by Nicole Franzen via Food52</strong>

Soba Noodles With Tofu

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Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas With Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, And Sriracha

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/02/recipe-for-spicy-stir-fried-sugar-snap.html" target="_blank">Spicy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Sriracha recipe</a> from Kayln's Kitchen</strong>

Sugar Snap Peas With Lemon-Chili Breadcrumbs

<strong>Get the<a href="http://food52.com/recipes/13527-sugar-snap-peas-with-lemon-chili-breadcrumbs" target="_blank"> Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon-Chili Breadcrumbs recipe</a> by merrill via Food52</strong>

Pasta With Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint And Cream

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/4118-pasta-with-prosciutto-snap-peas-mint-and-cream" target="_blank">Pasta with Prosciutto, Snap Peas, Mint and Cream recipe</a> by lechef via Food52</strong>

Spicy Radish Toss

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Sugar Snap Pea Spread

<strong>Get the <a href="http://couldawouldapica.blogspot.com/2013/05/i-see-you-pea.html" target="_blank">Sugar Snap Pea Spread recipe</a> from Could Woulda Pica</strong>
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