In southern California’s Coachella Valley, pale sand dunes sprawl under the desert sun, shifting and re-forming in the wind.

Cook the peas: If using fresh peas, simmer them in lightly salted water or chicken stock until tender (about 20 minutes), then drain and let them cool. Don’t overcook the peas; the goal is for them to ...

Peas have a special place in French culture and cuisine. One of the earliest cultivated food crops, they achieved a special ...