Hummus is a staple party dip that Carla Hall gives a spring-inspired twist. How? The chef and media personality ditches chickpeas for in-season fava beans and spring peas. It's a unique spin that ...

When I was a kid, a bag of frozen peas was my mother’s secret weapon — it could be pressed to a fevered forehead or sprained ankle one moment and stirred into a quick dinner the next.

Just like beans, peas and lentils are packed with protein and antioxidant compounds. Why don’t we eat more of them?

If you don't have a ham bone, you could ask an independent or supermarket butcher. Also, see if they have any fresh pea shoots to garnish your bowl.