Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper / Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

by Maria Parloa

Canned Peas.

1 can of peas.

1 heaped teaspoonful of butter.

1 level teaspoonful of salt.

1 teaspoonful of sugar.

1 gill of hot water.

Turn the peas into a strainer, and pour cold water over them until they are thoroughly rinsed. Put them in a saucepan with the other ingredients, and simmer for ten minutes.