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Farm Kitchen:  What do YOU do with GREEN BEANS?  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 12:01:33 PM
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We're having filets tonight, with corn from the garden (cutoff and frozen) and green beans, but I have to say, I'm bored with steamed green beans...I usually toss with butter and lemon, and a little garlic.
There HAS to be something else???
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 12:37:50 PM
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I put the green beans in a pot with a little water. Then I add brown sugar to taste. Garlic salt. Butter, pepper, and a dash of sweet basil and a dash of dry mustard.
I let 'em cook until tender. It's the sugar that does it! :)
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 12:39:03 PM
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Ok, so I understand. The sugar goes in the water...the rest of the ingredients too, or after?
Sounds yummy--and I'm hungry 
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 12:57:53 PM
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The beans go first into the water. Then heap on the sugar, butter and garlic salt and other spices. Cover the pot and cook slowly until the beans are tender. The sugar and butter will melt into the beans and make them yummy. I must admit I use two to three heaping spoons of brown sugar. I have not tried this in my steamer, but it might work, with the beans being more tender. Only the beans will not cook in the sweet mixture, as they do in the pot
Oh, and I have added minced onion to the mix before, too. And even bacon grease, instead of butter. I do not use that anymore, since I try to be good now! Butter is yummy.
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Jan 18 2008 1:01:08 PM |
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tziporra
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Seattle
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 1:07:22 PM
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Well, this doesn't work too well with fillets, but it's my families favorite way to eat green beans:
Chicken, Potato and Green Bean Roast
Mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 2 tbsp. lemon juice, a clove of chopped garlic and some rosemary (optional)
Toss green beans in the oil mixture, and spread them in the bottom of a cast iron skillet. Toss 2 potatoes in the remaining oil mixture and layer over the top of the green beans. put a final layer of chicken quarters over the top and dump any remaining oil over the chicken. Roast at 400 degrees about an hour. The green beans at the bottom of the skillet get absolutely carmelized by the time this is done, and it's like eating green bean candy. Oh, and your family might enjoy the chicken and potatoes as well ;)
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 4:19:54 PM
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one meal that we like to do is take fresh green beans, some baby potatoes/new potatoes and kielbasa sausage or sausage of your choice ..slice sausage and cut potatoes in half, cover in your crockpot and let cook on high for about 4 hrs or until potatoes are tender. Add pepper and Italian spices to taste..you can also add baby carrots if you wish.
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I also like to steam fresh greenbeans and add a touch of butter and toss with a sprinkling or two of thyme.
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 07:30:06 AM
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I take a few strips of bacon and fry those up. Drain off most but not all of tha bacon grease and stick the fresh green beans in the pan. Sprinkle garlic powder or garlic salt on top, sometimes add a few chopped onions, and sprinkle the bacon on top. Fry or sautee until done. Yum!!
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 09:27:13 AM
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| I make mine pretty much the same way Elizabeth does. My mother was Southern, and taught me as a child to make Leather Britches Beans. You pick nice tender beans from the garden, and string them by running button thread (a heavier thread) through the stem end. Then you hang a big string of them until they dry. (I usually put hang in the loft of the barn.) Then you bring them in and pack them in paper bags, whole. When we want to eat some, we fry up some bacon, cook some chopped onion and garlic in there, and then put in a few handfuls of the Leather Britches Beans along with a couple cups of water or stock, and slam on the lid and simmer all day. My oh my, get the cornbread and honey, honey! Sooooo good! |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 09:28:37 AM
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I throw a ham hock in with mine. YUmmmmmmm.
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MasterGardener
True Blue Farmgirl
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Chandra
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 3:42:37 PM
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My DH, reared in the deep-south, taught me how to cook green beans this way! Cut up (1 inch or so) about 4 to 5 bacon slices, fry, (in large enough pan to hold the entire recipe) till really crisp. This doesn't generate much grease, so I leave it & to the same pan, add 1 to 2 russet -OR- 4 to 5 small new potatoes, cubed, and stir it around to get a bit of browning on the edges of the potatoes...cook to desired brown-ness ( I usually use this time to bring the water kettle to a boil) Toss the cleaned green beans in...this will all be sizzling in the pan while the kettle is coming to a boil. When the kettle boils, add what would be enough water to not quite cover whatever the amount of veggies is in your pan. Generously salt and pepper. Cover & cook on a gentle boil till desired doneness of veggies & 'taters are STARTING to break down a bit (this is why I use russet more often than not, they break down a bit quicker. Mmmmm-mmmmmm!!! We love it!
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sweetproserpina
True Blue Farmgirl
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meg
Vinemount
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 4:02:17 PM
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Well, we usually steam our green beans (in the micro) and then add butter, pepper, and a good grate of Parmesan cheese. Quick and easy!
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2008 : 6:53:25 PM
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These are some great ideas!!! I'm anxious to give them a shot--we actually didn't have filets that night, Jus was feeling poorly so I didn't want to make a big dinner and have it go to waste, so they're ready for any other combination.
Julie, you crack me up! Our Elie, the lab/garbage disposal, would do well in your household!!! He LOVES green beans!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 4:25:03 PM
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Hope your hubby feels better soon! From other posts you have made, I know he is having a hard time with eating, etc. Hope all is well.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2008 : 5:01:47 PM
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Thanks, Jeannie--it's the same darn thing. I think we're gonna have to get to the doc. Until then, I've barred anything "red" or acidic in the house. Booh. I'm going to have to satisfy my need for "sauce" elsewhere!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2008 : 10:25:41 AM
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I usually steam and then toss with a little oyster sauce (in Chinese food section) and some toasted, slivered almonds. Always a big hit.
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #74
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