tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post1464049038813176278..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: Summer Green-Bean SaladKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-51022870399840071812015-05-25T22:29:41.667-05:002015-05-25T22:29:41.667-05:00Hi Hannah, green bean salads are so simple, but so...Hi Hannah, green bean salads are so simple, but so good. One of our favorite warm weather foods! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-3924798862981352512015-05-25T22:23:56.276-05:002015-05-25T22:23:56.276-05:00I was just thinking about a green bean salad so I&...I was just thinking about a green bean salad so I'm delighted to see yours, John! Lovely flavors. As always, I enjoy your banter with Mrs KR!Hannahhttp://www.bluekaleroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-24105303122224813022015-05-24T21:54:15.439-05:002015-05-24T21:54:15.439-05:00Hi Amanda, really hard to beat green beans, isn...Hi Amanda, really hard to beat green beans, isn't it? This has so much flavor. And it's so simple! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-49551145976041354482015-05-24T19:58:52.419-05:002015-05-24T19:58:52.419-05:00I'm a lover of simple green beans, but definit...I'm a lover of simple green beans, but definitely only when they are in season like you!Amanda@ChewTownhttp://www.chewtown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-49902230739660978342015-05-23T10:57:18.304-05:002015-05-23T10:57:18.304-05:00Hi Anna, glad you're still getting great beans...Hi Anna, glad you're still getting great beans! They don't last long at our house either -- but it's worth buying some extra so you can make this dish before you snack on them all. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-15841459671181385592015-05-23T04:36:43.384-05:002015-05-23T04:36:43.384-05:00The beans at my local farmers markets are stella a...The beans at my local farmers markets are stella at the mo. They really haven't been lasting long enough (we eat them raw as a snack) to try cooking fancy like, but.... I shall make an effort this week, these flavours sound great. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918093314381031230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-53244193036556005532015-05-21T18:50:43.292-05:002015-05-21T18:50:43.292-05:00Hi Helene, we get pretty good local green beans st...Hi Helene, we get pretty good local green beans starting about now, but really around here June and early July are best. Nothing beats them out of your own garden, though! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-38774375132682795972015-05-21T17:10:04.063-05:002015-05-21T17:10:04.063-05:00That is exactly why I never buy french green beans...That is exactly why I never buy french green beans, they are woody and tasteless. This is because they are not harvested in time and left too long on the plant. My parents grow green beans in July always so we usualy eat them only in July. Lovely flavors you have here John. :)Helene Dsouzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057062918520263294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-34124797786755710492015-05-21T12:17:04.859-05:002015-05-21T12:17:04.859-05:00Hi Bill, green beans done this way really do taste...Hi Bill, green beans done this way really do taste great at this time of the year. Love them! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-39899033975245314722015-05-21T09:25:05.077-05:002015-05-21T09:25:05.077-05:00This is one of my favorite preparations for green ...This is one of my favorite preparations for green beans this time of year. Love your garlic dressing. Gotta try that very soon. Great post, John!Billhttp://www.southernboydishes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-18002182008414647302015-05-20T21:13:26.101-05:002015-05-20T21:13:26.101-05:00Hi Kumar, isn't a garlic vinaigrette so nice? ...Hi Kumar, isn't a garlic vinaigrette so nice? Love its flavor! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-70904843914768948902015-05-20T20:35:49.796-05:002015-05-20T20:35:49.796-05:00wow....we loved this vinaigrette...only if all gre...wow....we loved this vinaigrette...only if all green salads tasted so good....this is the best way to have beans especially tender ones for a perfect,healthy and yummy summer lunch,thanks so much :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-36804531307597702482015-05-20T08:16:36.835-05:002015-05-20T08:16:36.835-05:00Hi Amy, we love this dish! And it's been way t...Hi Amy, we love this dish! And it's been way too long since we last made it. But it won't be a stranger to our table this summer! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-82220936952856632232015-05-20T05:43:25.002-05:002015-05-20T05:43:25.002-05:00This is a lovely and light seasonal salad, John! P...This is a lovely and light seasonal salad, John! Perfect for a hot summer day. Amy (Savory Moments)http://savorymomentsblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-56429579091126549312015-05-19T22:28:05.227-05:002015-05-19T22:28:05.227-05:00Hi Dawn, this is a great way to use green beans fr...Hi Dawn, this is a great way to use green beans from your garden! I think you'll really like this recipe. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-14103365963392999752015-05-19T21:37:16.489-05:002015-05-19T21:37:16.489-05:00This sounds like a great way to serve green beans....This sounds like a great way to serve green beans. Green beans are one of the vegetables that my family will eat, I will have to try this recipe when my green beans in the garden are ready. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-59787888656878728972015-05-19T21:09:07.689-05:002015-05-19T21:09:07.689-05:00Hi Pamela, you'll love this recipe! So nice wi...Hi Pamela, you'll love this recipe! So nice with your own green beans. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-60563970479433004932015-05-19T19:19:49.905-05:002015-05-19T19:19:49.905-05:00This Summer we're planting a whole bunch of gr...This Summer we're planting a whole bunch of green beans in the garden so I can't wait to crunch down on this salad! It looks so refreshing!Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181507345380029703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-23107993639718461292015-05-19T15:08:20.034-05:002015-05-19T15:08:20.034-05:00Hi Nami, green beans are so good, aren't they?...Hi Nami, green beans are so good, aren't they? We love this dish! And I'll bet you will too. And your kids will, when they get older. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-31498161232603662912015-05-19T12:56:21.945-05:002015-05-19T12:56:21.945-05:00I'm the only family who LOVES green beans. My...I'm the only family who LOVES green beans. My kids would eat 3-4 beans but that's it. I can eat the whole package of green beans in different style of cooking... oh so good! You made very delicious and appetizing green bean salad. After hotel stay this week, I think I need to boil a big bunch to make this dish. Very appealing right now... and I love Mr. Bean!!! :DNami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-88221256446589147722015-05-19T08:05:21.984-05:002015-05-19T08:05:21.984-05:00Hi Fran, good idea! :D These little beauties do ha...Hi Fran, good idea! :D These little beauties do have wonderful flavor, don't they? Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-53069636839680199482015-05-18T23:37:46.442-05:002015-05-18T23:37:46.442-05:00Hey, I think I'll re-name my blog 'G'd...Hey, I think I'll re-name my blog 'G'day String Bean'- they taste so good!Fran @ G'day Souffle'http://www.gdaysouffle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-14961452607823801492015-05-18T17:14:54.523-05:002015-05-18T17:14:54.523-05:00Hi Shashi, Mrs KR is a card, isn't she? ;-) An...Hi Shashi, Mrs KR is a card, isn't she? ;-) And this would be terrific with grilled chicken! We often serve it that way. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-48479517626868115562015-05-18T17:14:14.688-05:002015-05-18T17:14:14.688-05:00Hi Cathleen, this recipe is really worth making! L...Hi Cathleen, this recipe is really worth making! Loads of flavor, and so easy. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-79365370549151701482015-05-18T13:13:17.446-05:002015-05-18T13:13:17.446-05:00Haha- I think Mrs. KR needs to have her own full t...Haha- I think Mrs. KR needs to have her own full time comedy show! She is a hoot! <br />Mr. Bean isn't too bad though...at least he is good for some laughs! :)<br /><br />This would be an awesome side dish to some grilled chicken! I usually salt my beans after they are cooked - but I gotta salt the water next time and I had no clue raw beans could be poisonous! <br />Shashi at SavorySpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925956644819494459noreply@blogger.com