Green beans, string beans, snap beans, haricots verts—whatever you like to call ’em-are the simple, stringy veggies that have graced practically every dinner table. Especially around the holidays.

Here are a few tips about preparing green beans. Green beans are generally eaten cooked. Snip off the stem of each bean with a paring knife. The skinny tip end does not need to be cut off. You can ...

Snap beans love the cushioning of mashed potatoes, and the potatoes very much appreciate the podded texture in this very comforting, home-spun pie. The mash is enriched with a few beaten eggs and two ...