1.   I would happily use frozen peas, given the labor saved.

2.   If you are using thawed frozen peas, add them to casserole when squid is almost done as they need only a few minutes cooking time.

3.   If you are using fresh peas, add to casserole at this time.

4.   If you are using regular peas, remove some from their shells for garnish.

5.   Michael Roberts, former chef at Trumps in Los Angeles, popularized the concept of using peas in guacamole.

6.   With the pea biscuits, using frozen peas works just fine.