Whether you are looking for the perfect side dish for your holiday ham, turkey, or roast, or just need an easy side dish ...

You can use regular green ... beans you like! And if you're looking for a kitchen task to give to a kid or a willing helper, snapping or cutting the ends off of string beans is simple enough ...

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and add to the ice ...