Field Guide to Field Peas

Sheri shares her delicious recipes for cooking with heirloom field peas with an extra helping of her Hoppin’ John Risotto with Collard Pesto and an “oh so beautiful” Lady Field Pea and Tomato Salad in Lemon Vinaigrette. Sheri takes a field trip to the Utopian Seed Project Farm and cooks with chef and farmer Jamie Swofford, who cooks up a delicious Field Pea Succotash.

Chef and farmer Jamie Swofford cooks up a delicious Field Pea Succotash in his packing shed for a cook along with Sheri. It's a one-pan garden pickup recipe you don't want to miss.

Sheri shares her love of heirloom field peas with a savory Hoppin' John Risotto recipe with a Collard Pesto that is a keeper and sure to be the hit of your next dinner party.

Sheri dishes on all the field peas used to make her gorgeous Lady Pea & Heirloom Tomato Salad. You'll see how this recipe is a work of art that will be a delicious stunner on your table.

Sheri says a great tip to easily cut up your bell peppers and prepare them for recipes.

Field peas were once passed down through families and farmers. Sheri takes a trip to the field peas at the Utopian Seed Project Farm near Asheville to learn about saving heritage crops.