Instructions

Sweeten to taste some well seasoned stock and in it boil as many small turnips as required. Take out turnips, hollow out centres and keep the latter for stew or salad. Steam till tender some fresh green peas. To peas (weighed shelled), add ham, and a large nut of butter. Toss together and pile in turnip cups. Serve both with grilled chops or steak.

This was one of a set of Pea recipes that won first prize in the weekly cooking competition