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.

Fresh green ... beans to be blanched before going into the skillet, you can skip that step and simply cook them in the ...

Green beans should have a bright ... They should not look wilted, discoloured or brown. They are best eaten when young and tender. To tell how fresh they are, snap one in half.

Broad beans are at their best from the end of May through to mid-July, when the pods are pale green and soft and the ... broad beans with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and piling the verdant ...

Add pureed tomatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and is no longer ...