I recently went through the freezer and found two more green bean bags. My first thought was to prepare them traditionally. However, I quickly remembered a French recipe, which is much better. I got ...

The firm texture of these simply cooked French green lentils makes them extremely versatile. With their capacity to retain their shape after being cooked, they can be tossed into a salad ...

Wash, dry and chop the French beans into half-inch pieces. Add the French beans and tomatoes. Mix well and stir-fry for 5 minutes and then cover the vessel. Allow to cook for another 5 minutes. 9.

However, I quickly remembered a French recipe, which is far better. I got this green bean recipe from a friend. She claims ...

Remove from oven and set aside. While vegetables are roasting, rinse lentils and place in pot with vegetable stock and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until just ...

These green bean recipes showcase everything we love about the versatile veg—regardless of which name (French beans, haricot verts, string beans, snap beans, or just plain snaps) you call them by.