How to Cook Peas and Potatoes

his is a hearty side dish that is great for this time of year. The days are getting shorter, we are all getting in the mood for heartier food and this totally fits the bill. Potatoes and Peas is called Arakas in Greece. It’s a traditional dish made with simple ingredients from the garden that all happens to be vegan. I love making it for big meals and serving a simple protein on the side!

I know I say it a lot, but stews like this often begin with ingredients people have gathered from their own back yard. The brilliance of the flavors is in the simplicity, nothing is over seasoned and overworked, we just let the vegetable flavors speak for themselves. I like to make this simple dish for my family because I can set it on the stove to simmer, prepare the rest of the meal, as it’s ready just as we are ready to sit down. It’s almost impossible to mess up, the key is making sure it has simmered long enough for the potatoes to be fork tender.