Green Peas and Dumplings

• lbs fresh green peas (frozen is fine)↗3
• cups water↗3
• teaspoons salt↗2
• dash pepper↗1
• cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine↗1⁄2
• cup all-purpose flour↗1⁄4
• cup evaporated milk↗1⁄2
• (8 ounce) package refrigerated biscuits1
• onion salt

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Shell and wash peas; drain.

2. 2

   Combine water, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add peas and simmer 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a heavy sauce pan over low heat. Add the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir the sauce into the peas.

4. 4

   Top with biscuits and sprinkle lightly with onion salt. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until the biscuits are done.