Eric: “NO. I knew it wasn’t a bug. There was a one in a hundred chance it was a bug. You think EVERYTHING’S a bug.” The struggle is real guys. I probably have burned more calories over the years bending over to check if some speck on the floor is a bug, than I have in all the formal exercise I have done in my entire life. What do you guys do for exercise? I don’t have a gym membership so I do everything at home. I love doing dance workouts. Alone. With the door shut. And the drapes closed. Eric thinks I’m ridiculous for never working out when he is around, but that’s because he’s never seen how ridiculous I look. (I love Saskia’s Dansschool, the Fitness Marshall, and any zumba that’s easy enough for me to follow. Do you guys have any recommendations? Here is my youtube workout playlist.) Here’s a quick shopping list to help you gather your ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions! (This is the end of the green bean that you’re supposed to trim.) If you do decide to make these ahead of time, trim the beans and boil for 3 to 4 minutes, until crisp yet slightly tender. While it boils, fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the beans and transfer to the ice bath. When the green beans are no longer warm to the touch, drain them again. Lay out the beans on paper towels and pat dry. Wrap the beans in dry paper towels, place in a large tupperware or ziplock, and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you don´t get around to making this ahead of time, don´t worry too much. Fresh green beans cook in boiling water in about 5 to 6 minutes. Then you just saute the almonds and breadcrumbs to get them all toasty and add the garlic, tarragon, and butter for a chef’s-kiss worthy side dish. Have you ever cooked with fresh tarragon?? It’s so good! Try it out! If you aren’t a fan, any herb can be substituted. Look at all that toasty garlic breadcrumb deliciousness! But be careful–the toasting happens pretty fast so make sure you are watching the pan and stirring frequently. Check out my Easter Recipes category and Thanksgiving Recipes category for more ideas. Balsamic Browned Butter Asparagus » this is an old recipe, but it’s so so good Roasted Garlic Green Beans with Fried Sourdough » if you like this recipe, then you´ll love it with fried sourdough! Broccoli with Feta and Fried Almonds: » my FAVORITE way to eat broccoli! Best Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe » another great holiday recipe Peas with Bacon and Caramelized Onions » your whole family will love this. Even the picky eaters. Green Bean and Bacon Bundles from That Skinny Chick Can Bake Slow Cooked Southern Style Green Beans from Big Bears Wife Sweet and Sour Green Beans from Southern Plate If you make one of my recipes, share it on Instagram using the hashtag #TheFoodCharlatan so I can see it! I love that. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram
