Category: String Beans

From 1913:

Cut the strings from the beans carefully, using a sharp knife and paring off enough to make sure that there are no strings left on, then cut into inch lengths and boil in salted water until tender.
Mix a tablespoonful each of butter and browned flour together in a saucepan, cooking until they bubble, turn a cup of gravy or of well seasoned soup or stock, stir… Continue reading

Take some fresh string beans and cut off ends.
Wash in cold water and drain.
While still wet put in a baking dish with some good olive oil, chopped onion, parsley, salt and pepper.
Set the dish on stove and cook slowly.
As the beans dry add the juice of some tomatoes or tomato conserve… Continue reading