Have you ever cooked with Chinese Long Beans instead of regular green beans? They are actually part of the same plant family as the black-eyed pea, but look more like very long green beans and hold up better under high heat, making them perfect for stir fries. You can buy Chinese Long Beans in Asian […]
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Moroccan Chicken with Green Beans
Aromatic Moroccan spice Ras el Hanout adds a dash of the exotic to this quick and easy braised chicken dish that is comforting and delicious. Add green beans for a perfect weeknight dinner or Sunday Supper. I’ve been on a Moroccan bender for the past year, especially after “discovering” this quality blend of the aromatic […]
Garden Fresh Green Beans
We’re celebrating the arrival of summer with a bumper crop of slender, tender green beans. Picked young, they are best simply prepared to highlight their sweet flavor and crunchy texture. Blanching brings out their vibrant green color, then toss to coat with this quick, light, Thai-inspired sauce and you have an impressive, sassy side that […]
Fresh Take on Green Bean Casserole
Talk about effective branding! That green bean casserole topped with fried onions makes an appearance every Thanksgiving on millions of dinner tables across America to this day. I’m always curious about the origins of different foods, especially when it comes to dishes that are included in traditional celebrations, both cultural and religious. Because one of […]
Green Beans with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Greeted by a bounty of green beans upon our return from vacation, I’ve been busily creating summertime salads that defy the term “salad” as it is commonly thought of, i.e. dressed salad greens with traditional salad toppings. The first was the classic Niçoise Salad, inspired by images of The Young Baker gleefully absorbing the sights, […]