How was your weekend? We went to a couple Halloween parties, and Charlotte’s Marie Antoinette costume won yet another contest. She really does look fabulous though, right? (Here’s a link for the wig) Afterward, she told me that she really missed out on an awesome opportunity to gasp and be like, “Max, where did you learn that??” Poor kid’s never going to be able to look at Pinocchio the same again. October is almost over, and that means it’s time for all the Thanksgiving recipes!! I’m so excited. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Eric and I are lumberjacks (points for zero effort??), Truman is a Chameleon (Eric made the costume!) and Valentine is a bunny eating a real carrot that we thought would just be a prop but she ate the whole thing. I guess we should have washed it first.
Why you’ll love these lemon almond green beans
Green beans from a can, get outta here!! Today we’re making FANCY green beans. Except they’re quick and easy to make, and once you’ve tried them you’re never going back to the sad, dismal kind. Fresh green beans have a crunchy, crispy texture with a little tenderness. We’re covering these in fresh lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, and sliced almonds for a veggie side dish you’ll actually be happy you’re eating. They’re simple enough for dinner anytime but definitely impressive enough for a holiday meal. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram You only need about 20-30 seconds in the ice bath to stop the cooking process. At this point, you can save the green beans in the fridge for whenever you need them. You can do it two days in advance, which is awesome for Thanksgiving. Anything that can be done ahead of time should be done, like this Make Ahead Turkey Gravy. You will enjoy your day so much more! After blanching, it’s just another couple steps to melt some butter (brown it if you want! Yum!), add in some garlic, dijon, lemon, and almonds, and toss it with the green beans. I actually forgot to add the almonds in to the butter before adding the green beans. Doh! I think I was a little to excited to get a brown-butter pour shot. Because who doesn’t love that drizzle? I think these are perfect next to a pile of fluffy mashed potatoes, because then you get browned butter sauce on them and YES. PLEASE. Lemon Green Beans with Feta and Fried Pecans « add cheese to your green beans you won’t regret it! Make Ahead Green Beans with Garlic Bread Crumbs and Almonds « buttery breadcrumbs and crunchy almonds, what’s not to love!! Sweet Sriracha Roasted Green Beans from Mama Loves Food Sweet and Spicy Green Beans from Beyond Frosting Green Beans with Bacon and Pecans from Savory Sweet Life
