I recently went through the freezer and found two more green bean bags. My first thought was to prepare them traditionally. However, I quickly remembered a French recipe, which is much better.

Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but the complex French dish is a true labor of love. This multiday process requires ...

Select fresh beans with bright green pods that ... Many cuisines have their own classic bean dishes: the French cassoulet, the Spanish cocido or the smoked bacon or pork and bean stews of Romania ...

Wash, dry and chop the French beans into half-inch pieces. Add the French beans and tomatoes. Mix well and stir-fry for 5 minutes and then cover the vessel. Allow to cook for another 5 minutes. 9.