We will burn the Xmas bridge when we come to it. For now, we focus on T-Day. Only 20 people, and the turkey is already ordered. Most of the sides and desserts are being brought, so I just have to pick up the little piddly things like rolls and cranberries. And maybe some green beans.
How do we all feel about green beans? I haven't ever made them for the holidays as I am not a traditional casserole fan. I don't do things that involve canned soup but I do love me some green beans. I was thinking of just blanching them and then tossing them with a nice mix of exotic mushrooms sauteed in butter and white wine. Still festive but not too heavy, I figure. Any thoughts/suggestions?
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I love Thanksgiving Dinner. I can't stand green beans. So I'm no help whatsoever, but glad the dinner's mostly taken care of, so you don't have to be running around madly.
I like your mushroom idea, as I keep thinking gb & mushrooms should work together. I've also done blanched green beans with a drizzle of orange juice and almonds.
Martha has a new-fangled green bean casserole that might be worth looking into. You KNOW she doesn't do canned soup.
Trader Joe's carries fried onion pieces that come in a canister, like shoestring potatoes. They are delicious on green beans (and lots of other things, like salads and sandwiches). Green beans topped with garlicky breadcrumbs could be really good, too.
When I have green beans, they come from a package with a Green Man on it and got straight into a poit to be boiled.
I have no idea what a green bean casserole is: nor can I imagine why anyone would want to make a casserole out of green beans.
I like your idea very much as I'm a huge fan of mushrooms (and white wine).
"...and go straight into a pot..."
Yikers. Sorry about that.
Tossing them with mushrooms sounds lovely.
I love them sauteed with lots of garlic but that is perhaps not the best for the holiday table.
I also really like them served cold with a vinaigrette.
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