Don’t cook the green beans at all. How better to appreciate their snap? Instead of or in addition to a colorful array of other crudités, serve trimmed beans with your choice of dip, whether ...

In a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, green beans and celery salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high. Simmer, still covered and stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender.

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 ...