The best string beans? Italians like them flat and wide, like the pasta paparelle. The French prefer them round and slim as lizard’s tails. But both nations agree on flavor: It must be rich and ...

Green beans were one of our earliest cultivated plants, tracing their beginnings to Central and South America where they were an original member of the “Three-Sisters,” a companion planting of ...

An avowed green bean hater discovers haricots verts, and his world, or at least his table, is rocked. He's planted one crop of the skinnier, more tender bean, and is planning a second.

Place fava beans, radishes, herbs, and dressing in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Let salad stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.

An avowed green bean hater discovers haricots verts, and his world, or at least his table, is rocked. He's planted one crop of the skinnier, more tender bean, and is planning a second.

These are not some kind of French filet beans that go limp at the mere sight of boiling water. These are tough, leathery green beans that you cook slowly for a couple of hours with water and salt ...