# Paula Deen's English Pea Recipe **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 24, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852 "2012-04-24T22:16:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/1 "2012-04-24T22:16:12Z")
This really cracked me up today. It’s Paula Deen’s English Pea recipe on the Food network website. Here is the recipe: Ingredients ``` 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 cans (14 1/2-ounces) English peas, drained ``` Directions Melt the butter in small pot and add the peas. Cook over medium heat until peas are warm. And the link: [http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/english-peas-recipe/index.html](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/english-peas-recipe/index.html) The comments are hilarious! For example: “MMMMMMM! Brings me back to my days at the orphanage.” “Uhmmm… BRILLIANT!!! I would’ve never thought… peas and butter, together. But exceptional and I couldn’t believe how easy. This one’s a keeper. I may try and experiment more with this recipe later, but for now it’s hard enough.” “Not since Paul Revere yelled “The British are Coming” has something English been this welcomed! Imagine, peas with butter! Those zany Brits. Thanks for the exposure to international cuisine Paula!” “I tried tweaking the recipe a bit, just to add some pizzazz. I used 2/3 stick of butter … way too buttery. I should have trusted you Paula!!!” "This is AMAZING! I never would have thought to heat up the peas to cook them… And who knew that butter would lend itself so well to warm peas?! Next time, I’m also going to try and add a bit of salt and pepper to see how that combination works. Crazy, but I’m gonna go for it. Thanks, Paula! " Only 229 more comments to go! ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/2 "2012-04-24T22:17:43Z")
Pfft. Paula Deen has gone all healthy, I see. Only HALF a stick of butter? ---
**Author:** ![conway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@conway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/conway)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/3 "2012-04-24T22:20:43Z")
Isn’t this from like 5 years ago? ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/4 "2012-04-24T22:22:46Z")
People eat _canned_ peas? :barf: ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/5 "2012-04-24T22:27:06Z")
> [@Malacandra](#): > > People eat _canned_ peas? :barf: No, the grocery stores stock them for looks, mostly. They make a nice contrast with the red of the canned beets. It’s all about aesthetics in today’s grocery shelf stocking industry. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/6 "2012-04-24T22:58:24Z")
Moved MPSIMS --\> Cafe Society, which is where the discussion of haute cuisine belongs. ---
**Author:** ![Springtime\_for\_Spacers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Springtime\_for\_Spacers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Springtime_for_Spacers)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/7 "2012-04-25T01:18:17Z")
_English_ peas. Pray don’t insult us so 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![drastic\_quench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e36b37/32.png) [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/8 "2012-04-25T02:08:15Z")
Paula Deen would put butter in Kool-Aid. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/9 "2012-04-25T02:12:13Z")
> [@drastic\_quench](#): > > Paula Deen would put butter in Kool-Aid. “You got Kool-Aid in my butter!” “You got butter in my Kool-Aid!” “Heeey…” “…You got vomit on my floor.” ---
**Author:** ![Jenaroph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@Jenaroph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jenaroph)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/10 "2012-04-25T02:14:54Z")
I’m disappointed. I was expecting at least _some_ bacon. ---
**Author:** ![Maeglin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Maeglin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maeglin)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/11 "2012-04-25T02:16:59Z")
> [@Jenaroph](#): > > I’m disappointed. I was expecting at least _some_ bacon. Apparently you aren’t the only one. > [@](#): > > This was a bit bland, and didn’t have enough fat, so I sauteed them in 1lb of bacon fat after adding the butter. Yummy!!! ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/12 "2012-04-25T02:27:35Z")
> [@Maeglin](#): > > Apparently you aren’t the only one. Thanks for that. I’m sure that conversion will improve lots of things I cook. 1/2 stick of butter = 1 pound of bacon fat Same for cakes? ---
**Author:** ![Maeglin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Maeglin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maeglin)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/13 "2012-04-25T02:30:02Z")
> [@don\_t\_ask](#): > > Thanks for that. I’m sure that conversion will improve lots of things I cook. > > 1/2 stick of butter = 1 pound of bacon fat > > Same for cakes? No, it’s not a conversion. You add the pound of bacon fat in addition to the butter. ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/14 "2012-04-25T02:31:49Z")
Same for cakes? ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/15 "2012-04-25T02:47:06Z")
[Here’s a collection](http://www.lijit.com/search?view=contained&uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lijit.com%2Fusers%2Fpophangover%2F12&start_time=&p=l&blog_uri=http%3A%2F%2Ffoodnetworkhumor.com%2F&blog_platform=&view_id=&link_id=55672&flavor=&q=ridiculous+recipe) of stupid Food Network recipes. Knock yourself out. [Frozen grapes](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/frozen-grapes-recipe/index.html) is particularly amusing to me: > [@](#): > > Ingredients > one bunch black grapes > one bunch green grapes > > Directions > Wash bunches of black and green grapes and place on a tray in freezer. Allow to freeze for at least two hours. Also, [Nutella and toast](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/follow-that-food/nutella-and-toast-recipe/index.html): > [@](#): > > Ingredients > 1 loaf bread, any bread > 1 container Nutella spread, store bought > Directions > Slice the bread and toast in oven or toaster. Spread desired amount of Nutella spread and serve while toast are still warm. > > This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results. Note the last paragraph. ---
**Author:** ![Maeglin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8baadc/32.png) [@Maeglin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maeglin)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/16 "2012-04-25T17:55:08Z")
> [@don\_t\_ask](#): > > Same for cakes? Absolutely. Simply immerse the cake in the correct amount of bacon fat and deep fry and you’re golden. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/17 "2012-04-25T18:03:52Z")
Wait. Do I put the peas in the cake or in the butter frosting? Also, do I have to take the peas out of the can? ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/18 "2012-04-25T18:11:37Z")
> [@Dag\_Otto](#): > > Wait. Do I put the peas in the cake or in the butter frosting? > Also, do I have to take the peas out of the can? Don’t even laugh. I had a girlfriend who once told her brother to cook the can of pork and beans himself, she wasn’t his maid. “What? It’s too hard for you to put a fucking can of beans in a saucepan?” Didja know that if you put a can of beans in a saucepan, the can’ll eventually spray pork and beans all over the kitchen? And no, the brother wasn’t neither retarded nor under 10 years old. He was her _older_ brother. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/19 "2012-04-25T18:16:01Z")
She forgot the pint of heavy cream. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2012, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852/20 "2012-04-25T18:39:29Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Didja know that if you put a can of beans in a saucepan, the can’ll eventually spray pork and beans all over the kitchen? And no, the brother wasn’t neither retarded nor under 10 years old. He was her _older_ brother. My brother-in-law was visiting once. He wanted to know if he could do anything to help out at lunchtime. I said, sure, why don’t you make up a box of mac & cheese for the kids? About 15 minutes later he said, “Wait, was I supposed to drain this?” Yeah, he’d boiled the macaroni, and then _without draining the water_ he’d added the cheese powder, milk, and butter. It was…unctuous. My brother-in-law was about 35 years old at the time, FTR. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paula-deens-english-pea-recipe/619852.md?page=2)