From a magazine, but I don't know which one...
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, white part only
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c. trimmed fresh green beans (about 10 oz) or frozen whole green beans, thawed
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil or Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
1. In a very large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, white part of green onions, and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
2. Add green beans; cook for 2 minutes more, tossing with tongs frequently.
3. Add water; bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 7 to 9 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender.
4. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper. Serve with tomato wedges. Makes 4 servings.
Test kitchen tip (from the original recipe): To give this recipe Southern flair, add 1/2 cup chopped ham at the same time as the onions and garlic.
About This Blog
The idea for this blog came from my attempt to improve the variety in my family's evening meal after my second pregnancy, during which I made little or no effort to cook. Since I have two small children, I focused on my easiest recipes to minimize time in the kitchen, and aimed to go at least one whole calendar month without repeating a dinner menu. I did re-use a few side dishes, but I didn't repeat entrees, and I rarely spent more than 30-40 minutes making dinner. Ultimately, I found I could go way beyond one month!
I thought other folks might benefit from my little experiment, so I decided to go ahead and publish "a month of menus," including calendar, menus, recipes*, and notes. I've made some adjustments to my actual calendar to take out nights we ate out, spread out the chicken dishes, etc. (Once I get the first month complete, I may try to post a second month's worth.) I've posted each recipe as a separate posting for ease in searching, and the calendar appears at the bottom of the page. (My apologies that a few recipes are out of order. A blog is a difficult format for this, but it's a heckuva lot easier than a website!)
I hope someone out there will find this information useful! Bon appetit!
*Many of my recipes are from cookbooks or were published in a magazine or on a website. I have done my best to be respectful of copyrights, so in some cases I don't reprint a recipe here, but I point you to the book or link you to the website. I have attributed all other recipes as best I could, but I don't always have the original source noted in my own files. My apologies to anyone who isn't properly credited for a recipe!
I thought other folks might benefit from my little experiment, so I decided to go ahead and publish "a month of menus," including calendar, menus, recipes*, and notes. I've made some adjustments to my actual calendar to take out nights we ate out, spread out the chicken dishes, etc. (Once I get the first month complete, I may try to post a second month's worth.) I've posted each recipe as a separate posting for ease in searching, and the calendar appears at the bottom of the page. (My apologies that a few recipes are out of order. A blog is a difficult format for this, but it's a heckuva lot easier than a website!)
I hope someone out there will find this information useful! Bon appetit!
*Many of my recipes are from cookbooks or were published in a magazine or on a website. I have done my best to be respectful of copyrights, so in some cases I don't reprint a recipe here, but I point you to the book or link you to the website. I have attributed all other recipes as best I could, but I don't always have the original source noted in my own files. My apologies to anyone who isn't properly credited for a recipe!
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