1-Rinse and drain the 1 package (16 ounces) of thawed frozen sweet peas or canned peas, then set them aside in a large salad bowl.

2-Add the 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped, 4 to 6 slices of crisp cooked bacon crumbled (or 1 cup of cooked chopped ham if you prefer), 1/2 cup chopped green onion, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds or 1/2 cup chopped celery, and a dash of cayenne pepper to the bowl.

3-In a separate small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream to create the tangy dressing.

4-Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the salad bowl and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

5-Customize with extras like tomatoes, green pepper, dill, sweet pickles, pimentos, or water chestnuts if you want to make it your own.

6-Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a couple of hours or prepare it a day ahead for holiday meals to let the flavors meld and keep it chilled for that refreshing quality.