Smothered Green Peas

2 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup diced ham
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
4 cups fresh or frozen green peas
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat begins to render and turn golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the ham, onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the peas, stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until the peas are tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a warm dish for serving.

(This is one of Emeril Lagase's recipes. My family aren't huge fans of peas, but this recipe made them kicked up a notch and very tasty!)