Chef Bills Green Bean Almondine With Cranberries Recipes

GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Place beans into a microwave-safe casserole dish with enough water to cover the bottom. Microwave on high power until almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and refresh under cold running water to keep the nice green color.
• Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until just starting to turn golden, about 5 minutes, watching closely so as to not burn. Take pan off of heat and add butter to melt. Return to heat and add garlic. Mix in green beans, season with salt and pepper, and continue to stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.

GREEN BEAN AND CORN ALMONDINE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and bake until golden, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) deep skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add green beans and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and toss to evenly coat in the oil. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover and steam until beans are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter and corn, and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn and green beans are tender and glazed in the sauce, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs, and season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer beans and corn to a large platter and spoon over any remaining sauce. Garnish with the toasted almonds and more black pepper.

GREEN BEAN AND BLEU CHEESE GRATIN

Steps:

• Pre cook beans in lightly salted water about 5 to 6 minutes.
• While beans are cooking, mix bread crumbs and butter.
• Drain beans in bowl lined with paper towels to absorb moisture.
• Put about 1/3 of the crumb mixture in bottom of lightly sprayed casserole dish.
• Add green beans, crumbled bleu cheese and heavy cream.
• Add the rest of crumb mixture and season to taste with pepper.
• Bake at 350 for about 15 min.until bubbly.
• Let rest for about 5 minute before serving, as it will be extremely hot and could burn your mouth!