Snap beans love the cushioning of mashed potatoes, and the potatoes very much appreciate the podded texture in this very comforting, home-spun pie. The mash is enriched with a few beaten eggs and two ...

Here are a few tips about preparing green beans. Green beans are generally eaten cooked. Snip off the stem of each bean with a paring knife. The skinny tip end does not need to be cut off. You can ...

Green beans, string beans, snap beans, haricots verts—whatever you like to call ’em-are the simple, stringy veggies that have graced practically every dinner table. Especially around the holidays.

I’m a huge fan of green beans, and with the abundant summer crop available this year, I decided to learn more about one of my favorite vegetables. Green beans also are known as string beans because of ...

A quick blanch and a bubbly batter turn fresh green beans into crispy, golden fried green beans with a shatteringly light ...

Sautéing brings out green beans’ flavor while keeping them crisp and vibrant. Blanching first preserves color and texture, but it’s optional for busy cooks. A hot pan and good oil are the keys to ...

Green bean season is in full swing, and if my friend’s garden is an accurate measure, it is a great crop this year. Many of the romano beans are nearly a foot long, and it has become nearly as hard to ...