2 c. shelled peas or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1 c. whole pearl onions or frozen small whole onions
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Pinch white pepper
1 c. milk
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a covered saucepan cook fresh peas and pearl or frozen onions in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. (If using frozen peas, add to onions only during the last 5 minutes). Drain peas and onions well.

Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and white pepper. Add milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Pour over hot vegetables, stir to coat vegetables. Serve in sauce dishes. Pass Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.