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pea and mint crostini: we interrupt this program with news that Spring has sprung!

I don't just think it's Spring, I KNOW it's Spring because peas showed up at the farmer's market at Larchmont on Sunday, along with Reza from Bravo's "Shahs of Sunset", but that's another emergency breakthrough altogether. ​

Simple. Sweet. Beautiful. Delicious. And I'm not just talking about Reza's mustache. 

It's a shame that many of us grew up at a time when the only peas we ever saw on our plates were from a can, because I wouldn't even look at a pea until I was well into adulthood. Now I can't get enough of them; the bright color, the sweetness and the heralding of good weather are only a few reasons why they make a really attractive appetizer.

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PostedMarch 5, 2013
Authormelissa mcclure
Categoriesappetizers and snacks, vegetarian
Tagsvegetarian, can be tailored vegan, peashoots, green peas, spring pea, spring has sprung, appetizer, reggiano-parmesan, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, crostini, finger food, reza
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