I have a major pet peeve about mushy split peas. Split peas and lentils tend to get overcooked. Once I figured out that they don’t need to reach the State of Horrifyingly Mushy, my legume cookery ...

Soups high in protein include split pea and ham and black bean soup, among others. The healthiest high protein soups are ...

As the cold and rainy weather lingers on and on (and on), nothing seems to warm me up more than a comforting soup. This yellow split pea and carrot soup is my antidote to chilly weather. I add an ...

11 Cozy Crock Pot Recipes to Warm You Up!

People are often surprised when I tell them the most-popular spots at The Purple Onion are the herb-and-spice rack and the bean counter. It makes sense to me, though, because the beans are great, ...

If you don't have leftover ham, you can easily use pre-diced store-bought ham, which is what I use the rest of the year. After some chopping of veggies, you stir and cook. You can literally prep this ...

Nothing could be more satisfying on a bitterly cold day than a bowl of this delicious soup. (Vicki Brett-Gach ) This recipe has a long history, and goes back several decades. My mom made a wonderful ...

Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of their ...

1) Combine the split peas, chicken stock, and cubed ham in a large pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook the split peas for approximately 1 hour or until tender. Be ...

If you've got a ham bone or bits of ham, split pea soup must be on the menu. Most contain carrots, onions, celery, and ham bone (a bone is ideal here, but if you only have ham, simmer the split peas ...

Heat a 6-quart pot over medium heat. Add oil, onions and carrots. Sauté until tender, 3 minutes. Add the spices and sauté until toasted, 30 seconds. Pour in the stock. Add the ham hock and split peas.