Sauteing finishes off the cooking process and adds caramelization-that flavorful browning we love so much. In the empty skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the green beans. Cook and ...

8. Add the green beans and remaining 1/3 cup cold water. Turn the heat to medium-high and simmer the beans for 5 minutes, ...

In the case of canned green beans, try cooking them in bacon fat for a fuller, richer flavor -- once you try it, you'll never cook them another way. If you've ever cooked bacon in the oven or in a ...

when the pods are pale green and soft and the beans are still small. Only brief steaming or cooking is required when broad beans are in their prime but, as the season progresses, the pods get ...

Green beans should ... To freeze beans, wash them well then top and tail. Blanch, plunge into iced water, drain well and pack in polythene bags. Cook them from frozen in boiling, salted water.