I will start with a disclaimer. Do not make this recipe as a way of replacing french fries for people who love them. Although they are salty and have a similar shape, no fan of the french fry will think of these as an equivalent substitute. That being said, these green bean fries will be enjoyed when presented as a secondary salty snack or side dish.
Personally, I am not a fan of most french fries. They tend to be heavy in grease or oil and are unappetizing to me. So, for me, switching to green beans is an easy
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Pineapple Mango Salsa
by TT Jr. on April 18th, 2012 | Appetizers, Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
Hey there! I am sure you guys are usually used to seeing TT's name in the author spot, but my mom has been very busy lately so we decided to split up the articles. . .and I should probably now introduce myself. I am TT Jr. If you are one of her avid readers, you would know me as her fourteen year old daughter. You may already know this, but I am a competitive gymnast and a vegetarian.
Last weekend my family and I were having munchies for dinner, and I offered to help cook. I decided to make pineapple
Last weekend my family and I were having munchies for dinner, and I offered to help cook. I decided to make pineapple
Balsamic Strawberries
by TT on April 11th, 2012 | Appetizers, Desserts, Spreads & Sauces
The other night was a cooking-free Tapas Monday. On this occasion, the lack of cooking wasn't dictated by a busy schedule; rather, it was created due to a shopping trip my husband and I made over the weekend. Spending some time at an Italian pasta and cheese shop, we found many delicious items and chose a few to bring home. With the purchase of country pâté and a goat's milk brie, our Monday menu was almost fully planned.
I was thinking about what could be added to the menu to provide a little lightness and more flavor when my husband
I was thinking about what could be added to the menu to provide a little lightness and more flavor when my husband
Leek & Goat Cheese Mini-Tarts
by TT on March 29th, 2012 | Appetizers
Although the sources of inspiration for my cooking may vary, I think the inspiration for this dish was unique. Over the weekend I made lobster newburg for my husband's birthday. As this was a dish I'd never made, I reviewed many recipes, seeking what seemed like the perfect combination of ingredients. In the end I debated between two recipes, finally choosing one that utilized a roux.
After our dinner on Sunday evening, our 15 year old asked why we had leeks in the refrigerator. I then realized that while shopping I had purchased all of the ingredients for the recipe
After our dinner on Sunday evening, our 15 year old asked why we had leeks in the refrigerator. I then realized that while shopping I had purchased all of the ingredients for the recipe
Blue Cheese & Dates
by TT on March 19th, 2012 | Appetizers
As I mentioned in my Maple Apple Mustard recipe, last Tapas Monday was not one that allowed for a lot of cooking time. Instead I worked on pairing each of the cheeses with a simple condiment: sharp cheddar with maple apple mustard, truffle cheese with pinot grigio sausage. I had a wedge of gorgonzola that was begging to be paired.
I personally love the combination of pears and blue cheese, but we were without pears. Looking for something sweet to contrast with the salt and bite of the blue cheese, I remembered that we had a package of dates.
I personally love the combination of pears and blue cheese, but we were without pears. Looking for something sweet to contrast with the salt and bite of the blue cheese, I remembered that we had a package of dates.
