Freezing green beans is an excellent way to preserve their fresh, vibrant flavor and texture long after peak growing season.

Add the green beans. Cook and stir until the beans are tender, for about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and paper, then serve. Test Kitchen tip: You can saute in butter, oil or a combination of ...

Green beans should have a bright, strong colour, with crisp pods with a satin-like sheen. They should not look wilted, discoloured or brown. They are best eaten when young and tender. To tell how ...

Use a spatula to gently press the rice to loosen it up and try not to mash it. Add dragon fruit and mix until the rice is ...

Look for beans with fresh green skins and a firm texture with no brown spots. They should not be too long or stringy. Fresh beans will ‘snap’ easily and look moist and juicy inside.

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Cover and cook, shaking pan often, until beans are just tender and bright green, about 5 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl and season with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon walnut oil.

To soften the flavor of raw garlic, heat olive oil briefly and saute thinly ... penetrate the beans, but fold it in gently so you don't break them up too much when stirring. Add green olives ...