a chopper like what I have, except mine isn't serrated
I love green beans almondine. It is one of my favorite, easy side dishes. Heck, it comes ready-to-nuke in the frozen food aisle. Basically, it's green beans plus almonds (slivered, usually) and copious butter doesn't hurt.
Tonight, for once, I was out of almonds. Bummer. I live a few yards away from a gas station/convenience store, so I decided to look for some there. Unfortunately, no dice, but I bought a packet of cashews instead ($1.99).
The (frozen, french-cut) green beans cooked in the microwave, while I chopped the cashews into small bits with my manual chopper. Then I added a small spoonful of margarine, a dash of Molly McButter sprinkles (optional, for when you want extra butter flavor), some dried cranberries, and tossed it together.
It was quick, simple, and delicious, which was good to accompany the more involved chicken dish we were having. (It calls for cornish hens, but I do it with chicken leg quarters and cook it slightly longer.) http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cornish-Hens-with-Maple-Mustard-Glaze-2581
I love green beans almondine. It is one of my favorite, easy side dishes. Heck, it comes ready-to-nuke in the frozen food aisle. Basically, it's green beans plus almonds (slivered, usually) and copious butter doesn't hurt.
Tonight, for once, I was out of almonds. Bummer. I live a few yards away from a gas station/convenience store, so I decided to look for some there. Unfortunately, no dice, but I bought a packet of cashews instead ($1.99).
The (frozen, french-cut) green beans cooked in the microwave, while I chopped the cashews into small bits with my manual chopper. Then I added a small spoonful of margarine, a dash of Molly McButter sprinkles (optional, for when you want extra butter flavor), some dried cranberries, and tossed it together.
It was quick, simple, and delicious, which was good to accompany the more involved chicken dish we were having. (It calls for cornish hens, but I do it with chicken leg quarters and cook it slightly longer.) http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cornish-Hens-with-Maple-Mustard-Glaze-2581
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