A few summers ago, I was enjoying a kitchen dinner on Nantucket with a friend who is an excellent home cook. While I don’t ...

Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the potatoes, and cook for 15 minutes. Add the string beans, and cook until tender, an additional 10 minutes. Drain the beans and potatoes in ...

This quick and savory stir-fry combines ground chicken with green beans, chiles, and aromatic spices, all enhanced by a splash of rice vinegar and soy sauce, perfect over rice or noodles.

Whether you call them string beans, snap beans, or haricots verts, green beans are a great addition to any backyard garden, and because they're easy to grow and harvest, they can be a good gateway ...