When it comes to hearty, comforting side dishes, nothing beats a big skillet of Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with ...

In the case of canned green beans, try cooking them in bacon fat for a fuller, richer flavor -- once you try it, you'll never cook them another way. If you've ever cooked bacon in the oven or in a ...

Drain well and pat dry; transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove the ...

Select fresh beans with bright green pods that are firm and plump ... the Spanish cocido or the smoked bacon or pork and bean stews of Romania, Hungary and throughout the Balkans.