The porridge was common, and is often considered the definitive peasant dish.

"He reinterprets peasant dishes and brings them to luminous heights," she said.

It appeals to the older generation, who feel sentimental toward this humble peasant dish.

They do not know that, for once, they will be eating what is almost a peasant dish.

It is probably an interpretation of the local restaurants of simpler peasant dishes.

Occasionally, potatoes, tomatoes, or cheese may be added to this traditionally peasant dish.

These peasant dishes give new life to old things, like stale bread and leftover soup.

Most restaurants in the city have their own versions of the classic peasant dish.

The restaurant will be serving a two-course menu of peasant dishes for $19.50 on Sunday with unlimited house wine.

Like most peasant dishes gone ritzy, paella is quite comfortable back in the home kitchen.