Garden Peas and Dumplings 1 bag frozen tiny garden peas grease salt pepper sugar dumplings Put peas in pot and break apart. Add water, 2-3 tbsp of grease, salt, and a dash of pepper and sugar. Cook peas for about 5 minutes and then add dumplings. Lightly stir and cook for about 5 more minutes. Dumplings will get soft and change in appearance.