Author Notes
These timbales, or muffins, made with
green peas are sure to be a huge hit—
guests will eat even the smallest crumb. (From "Cooking with the Movies: Meals on Reels.") —Anthony Chiffolo
Ingredients
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3 cups
water
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1 teaspoon
salt
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4 cups
peas (fresh or frozen [thawed])
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3
small pearl onions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup
very fine plain bread crumbs
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2 1/2 teaspoons
fresh mint, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon
cayenne
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2
eggs
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1/4 cup
Parmesan cheese, grated
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1/2 cup
whipping cream
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shortening
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sour cream
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mint leaves
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Bring the water and salt to a boil in a small pot;
add the peas and cook for only 2 minutes or so.
Drain and run under cold water until cool.
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Place the peas, onions, breadcrumbs, mint, and
Cayenne in a blender and whir for 1–2 minutes;
with the motor running, add the eggs,
then slowly pour in the Parmesan cheese and
the whipping cream. Blend well.
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Lightly grease a large muffin pan with shortening,
making sure the surface and sides of every well
are oiled to prevent sticking. Pour the pea mixture
into each well, filling it about two-thirds
full. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick
comes out clean when inserted.
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Allow to cool for 5 minutes; using a rubber spatula, go
around the edges and carefully spoon the pea
muffins onto a large platter. Decorate each with
a dollop of sour cream and a mint leaf.
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