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.

Cooking a green bean casserole may seem straightforward, but common pitfalls do exist. Here are some expert tips to keep in ...

Sautéing brings out green beans’ flavor while keeping them crisp and vibrant. Blanching first preserves color and texture, but it’s optional for busy cooks. A hot pan and good oil are the keys to ...

The difference between a gorgeous, appealing bowl of green beans and an unsavory, mushy mess comes down to how they’re cooked. Learn how to blanch green beans and no one at the dinner table will ever ...

When it comes to green beans, we all owe a great debt to Julia Child, who was adamant that they must be cooked until tender, not simply blanched, as has been the custom among certain trendy chefs for ...

My husband is a “texture guy,” meaning lots of foods—vegetables especially—are off-limits if they feel weird in his mouth. As a produce-obsessed home cook, I’m on a perpetual mission to find ways to ...