Green beans should have a bright, strong colour, with crisp pods with a satin-like sheen. They should not look wilted, discoloured or brown. They are best eaten when young and tender. To tell how ...

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. While ham ...

Look for beans with fresh green skins and a firm texture with no brown spots. They should not be too long or stringy. Fresh beans will ‘snap’ easily and look moist and juicy inside.

Preparing this bean soup recipe takes a bit longer than heating up a can, but the increased effort results in a fresher flavor and a bright, herby topping.

I like to call it Green Eggs and Ham. This recipe starts with two eggs per serving. And my friend Lilly here, brought us some eggs straight from her backyard, where her family keeps their very own ...

It would be very easy to be snotty about Dutch food and talk about snack bars, chicken with apple puree and the ubiquitous ‘ovenschotel’.  We could go on and on about boiled chicory with ham and ...