I've been having this for lunches this week (minus the paneer--I just wanted veggies). I like it with brown rice, but it could probably stand alone nicely as well.

http://www.eatwritethink.com/2008/07/mattar-paneer/

Soup! That's a lot of pea shuckin though.

There's an alton brown episode on precisely this subject:

http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Season9/peas/peas.htm

The peas and cheese are delicious:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/green-peas-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe/index.html

I like a nice pea puree or "mushy peas" as the Brits say. Just boil up some peas with a clove of garlic (it won't get cooked all the way that's okay). Then blend in the blender with a tiny bit of olive oil and if you like, a small dab of sour cream.

If you like, season with salt & pepper. It comes out BRIGHT green and really delicious.

peas are technically legumes....you can pretty much throw them in anything you wish: pasta sauces, eggs, salads, soups, ect. i love making a fresh baby spinach salad with peas and bacon.

Peas onions and almonds are a favorite of mine: http://www.harvestwizard.com/2008/05/english_peas.html

Also, try putting a blob of marscapone or goat cheese on freshly steamed peas. Mmmmm!

I've been wanting to make this 101Cookbooks recipe: Plump Pea Dumplings

I tried it several years ago and it was great.

I always add peas to any of my Moroccan stews or Indian dishes that I whip up--no starches, just lots of veggies mixed with sauteed onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.

Also, I make a simple pea soup that everyone goes gaga about: saute an onion and some fresh garlic; add a few cups of nice chicken or veggie stock; add in fresh or frozen peas till just warmed through (only takes a few minutes); puree all, then stir in a bit of plain yogurt, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper, olive oil, and chopped mint and dill. Serve with another dollop of yogurt on top.

One of my favorites is Summer Pea and Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad from Smitten Kitchen:

http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/08/summer-pea-and-roasted-red-pepper-pasta-salad/

I love to sautee sugar snap peas in a sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. You can mix in whatever else you have at hand - carrots, broccoli, tofu, cabbage... of course I like to eat this brown rice, but you don't have to.

Make a batch of Pea Pesto and use as a condiment - it's delicious and tastes like spring!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/pea-pesto-crostini-recipe/index.html

Peas a la Francaise

There are several easy pea recipes over at JamieOliver.com (including several that were mentioned here.)

I like ATK recipe for pea soup...but it's fairly time consuming and probably not what your Doctor had in mind. ;)

For frozen peas:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2007/09/dinner-tonight-easy-pea-soup.html
Nigella also has a version that's just frozen peas cooked in a little stock, pureed with thai green curry paste - unbelievable.

i have several in my blog
some of my fav
http://www.asankhana.com/2010/01/nimona-green-pea-curry-from-my-mothers.html
http://www.asankhana.com/2010/08/soya-nuggets-with-green-peas.html
http://www.asankhana.com/2009/02/few-days-back-i-was-not-in-mood-to-pr.html

Toss with spices and roast for a great crunchy snack!

http://thaifood.about.com/od/vegetarianthairecipes/r/roastedpeas.htm

thanks everyone for your suggestions!

Ahh, thank you Leapkate!!!! I had mushy peas in England, and haven't been able to find any pubs or anything around here that serve them, so maybe I'll just have to make my own! I loved them, though, kind of a nice alternative to mashed potatoes or something.

I put peas in my creamy pesto pasta salad. Its easy and so tasty. http://rosemarried.wordpress.com/2010/07/08/creamy-pesto-pasta-salad/

my aunt fries em up with onions and fresh mint.

I love this recipe by Mark Bittman, Braised Tofu with Peas in Curried Coconut Milk. It actually ends up being more tomato than peas but it still has plenty of the little green guys:

http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/04/how-to-cook-something-braised-tofu/

Quiche is also a good way to use veggies. I usually do a crustless quiche with random vegetables. I bet peas would be perfect with some chard and caramelized onions in a quiche.