Blue Cheese Green Beans

Submitted by: Martina Davis 
I was a little hesitant when I first tried this recipe. My sons usually don't care for green beans, and I thought they wouldn't be fond of the blue cheese. To my pleasant surprise, they loved every bite. 

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Honey Cashew Green Beans

Submitted by: Donna Gonda 
Folks always comment how tasty this dish is with home-grown beans. 

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Green Beans Italiano

Submitted by: Amy Welk-Thieding 
The tomatoes and green beans make a pretty combo in this vegetable dish. Eliminate the salt if you prefer. --Amy Welk-Thieding 

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Country Green Beans

Submitted by: Linda Gaido 
This deliciously different way to dress up green beans is sure to become a family favorite at your house, too. The garlic, chopped ham and onion blend so well with the beans. It's a beautiful and tasty side dish that has real country appeal. -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania 

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Garden Green Beans

Submitted by: Diane Hixon 
Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida uses garlic and Italian seasoning to dress up green beans straight from the garden. 'This fast flavorful side dish is frequently on the menu for special occasions,' she relates. 

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Green Beans Amandine

Submitted by: Brenda DuFresne 
It's hard to improve on the taste Mother Nature gives to fresh green beans, but Mom has for years using this recipe. I have always thought the crunchy almonds were a super addition. -Brenda DuFresne, Midland, Michigan 

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Garlic-Buttered Green Beans

Submitted by: Adeline Piscitelli 
These dressed-up beans are simple to make but look and taste special. They're a perfect side dish for nearly any meal. 

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Green Beans 'n' Celery

Submitted by: Marian Platt 
Mariam Platt of Sequim, Washington dresses up crisp-tender green beans with celery, pimiento, Parmesan cheese and sunflower kernels. This quick side makes a nice complement to any entree, particularly Italian dishes. 

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Apricot-Glazed Green Beans

Submitted by: Nancy Mueller 
Serve this classic pasta toss withApricot-Glazed Green Beans from Nancy Mueller. 'I like to add a little extra flavor to homegrown beans, and this is one of our favorite treatments,' she writes from Bloomington, Minnesota. Apricot preserves make the simple yet tasty coating for the veggies. Try this side dish alongside most any entree whenever time is tight. 

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Green Beans with Radishes

Submitted by: Marlene Muckenhirn 
Green Beans with Radishes, suggested by Minnesota field editor Marlene Muchenhirn of Delano, is a side dish with a flavorful twist. 'The fresh green beans are so pretty mixed with crisp radish slices,' she says. 
 
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