Preheat oven to 350. Arrange garlic cloves in glass baking dish. Drizzle with oil. Cover and bake until garlic is very tender, about 40 minutes for elephant garlic or 30 minutes for regular garlic. Transfer garlic to rack and cool.
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until tender and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir until melted. Remove from heat and cool. Arrange onion mixture on bottom of 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over. Arrange roasted garlic atop cheese. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Preheat oven to 350. Bake garlic mixture until cheese melts but mixture is not bubbling, about 20 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar; stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Sprinkle with basil. Serve warm or at room temperature with baguette slices.
Bake
2001
Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl; add the onion, cilantro, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce. Mash with a fork until it reaches the desired consistency. Stir in apple and season with salt to taste.
Assemble
2013…2023 (Every Year)
Mix first 4 ingredients together and spread in bottom of 8x8-inch pan. Spread guacamole dip over the first layer. Top with tomatoes, cheese and olives. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.
Assemble
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2014, 20154, 2020, 2023
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Season to taste with additional chile, lime juice and salt.
This salsa keeps in the refrigerator for up to one day. Before you serve it, stir it well and drain any excess liquid that has accumulated in the bowl.
Assemble
2017, 2021
Preheat oven to 375. Arrange bread slices on large baking sheet. Brush bread with 2 teaspoons oil. Bake until bread is toasted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Rub toasts with garlic.
Mix tomatoes, basil, 2 teaspoons olive oil and sugar in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons tomato topping on each toast. Arrange on platter and serve.
Bake, Assemble
2016
Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom of 8-inch baking pan.
Melt butter and chocolate in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to chocolate mixture, stirring until well blended. Spread batter in prepared pan.
Bake 20 minutes or until brownie begins to pull away from sides of pan. Remove from oven; sprinkle with toffee bits. Cover tightly with foil. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Remove foil; cut into squares.
Bake
2013…2020
Heat oven to 350. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Melt butter. Add peanut butter; stir until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; with spoon, stir until well blended. Add flour, baking powder and salt; stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and edges are firm. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
Bake
2001, 2020, 2023, 2024
Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat an 8x8 inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
Place bread pieces inside dish and drizzle with the melted butter.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, both sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon; whisk until well blended.
Pour liquid mixture over bread, and lightly push down with a spatula (or your hands) until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Bake
2023
Preheat oven to 350.
Spray an 8x8-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange potatoes on bottom of dish. Sprinkle with cheese, Canadian bacon and green onions; mix together. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, Tabasco, garlic powder, salt and pepper and pour over potato mixture.
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until center appears set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. This casserole can be assembled the night before. Cover and chill uncooked casserole, and increase baking time to 60 minutes.
Bake, Assemble
2007…2024 (Every Year)
Notes:
* You can really use any cheese you have on hand - the stronger the cheese, the more flavorful the casseorle.
* Feel free to substitute sausage for the Canadian bacon as well.
Preheat oven to 425. Spray a 12-inch oven-proof, round-bottomed pan with cooking spray.
Combine eggs, milk, flour, oregano, salt and pepper; beat till smooth. Spray four 4-1/2-inch tart pans with nonstick coating. Pour batter inot prepared pan. Sprinkle with sausage if using.
Bake uncovered for 10 to 13 minutes or till puffed and light brown. Top with cheese. Return to oven about 1 minute or till cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Bake, Stovetop
2002, 2007-2023 (Every Year)
In a large mug, melt the butter in the microwave, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the sugar and brown sugar; stir to combine. Add the egg and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the mug; stir to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Put the mug in the microwave and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.
Microwave
2016
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined. Add in the whole egg, egg yolk and almond and vanilla extracts. Mix until incorporated.
Slowly fold the flour mixture into the sugar-egg mixture with a rubber spatula until even. Fold in the chocolate chips, pistachios and cherries.
Divide the batter into about 1/4 cup balls and space about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. Rotate the sheets 180 degrees, switch racks and then bake until slightly golden brown, an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and eat on Christmas morning with a hot cup of coffee and amongst piles of wrapping paper and elated pajama'd kids.
Bake
2014, 2015, 2016
Preheat oven to 375. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In small bowl, combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract; beat until creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes.
To make pan cookies, spread dough into greased 15-1/2x10-1/2x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 35 2-inch squares.
Bake
Several times every year!
Option for pan cookies; completely melt the butter and margarine and increase flour to 2-1/2 cups.
In a mixing bowl, beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add about half of the flour, the 1 cup sugar, the egg, vanilla, baking soda and cream of tartar. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls (or use smallest cookie scoop). Combine the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10 to 11 minutes or till edges are golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Bake
2004, 2006, 2008…2022 (Every Year)
Heat a medium saucepan to medium-high heat and melt butter. Add onion, ginger and spices Stir frequently 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned and spices are fragrant. Add remaining ingredients; season with salt. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer about 20 minutes, or until potatoes are almost tender. Increase heat slightly until potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened, about 5-10 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot over steamed basmati rice or with naan bread.
Stovetop
2010, 2024
Heat a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat.
Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until onion starts to brown.
Add tomatoes, stock, oregano and pasta, in that order. Bring to a boil. Add noodles; stir to submerge in liquid.
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 minutes or until pasta is almost done.
Uncover; stir in salt. Add spinach in batches, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Tips:
Swap out spaghetti for any short pasta shape, such as elbow macaroni, rotini, or shells.
Use fresh grape tomatoes instead, and add fresh herbs.
Try adding chopped skinless, boneless chicken thighs, ground beef, or ground turkey for a heartier dish.
Stovetop
2023
More chicken stock may be needed to completely submerge the noodles. This could definitely use more spinach (or other veggies) and cheese.
Heat balsamic vinegar over high heat in a medium pan. Reduce by half and let cool.
Combine brown rice and pesto, stirring to evenly distribute. Spread into the bottom of a large, oven-proof skillet. Arrange tomato halves, cut side down, and mozzarella over top and season with salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Place under broiler until cheese is melted, about five minutes.
Garnish skillet with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic reduction.
Broil, Assemble, Stovetop
2017…2023
Combine 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese in a large bowl, and stir well. Add spinach and sausage if using, and stir well.
Spread 1/3 cup spinach mixture on each lasagna noodle. Roll up jelly-roll fashion, beginning at narrow end. Cut lasagna rolls in half crosswise, using a serrated knife; arrange, cut side down, in an 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Spoon marinara sauce over lasagna rolls. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Bake, Assemble
2005, 2021, 2022, 2023
Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Combine pasta, Marinara, 1cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Asiago or Parmesan, salt, pepper, hot sauce and protein in a large bowl. Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with additional mozzarella and Asiago or Parmesan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Bake, Stovetop
2024
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add in the chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately, and top with parsley.
Steam
2021
Original recipe called for 1 cup of milk. Adjust pasta cooking time as needed for the brand of pasta you are using.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until paste has coated shallots and garlic and is beginning to darken, 5 minutes.
Add vodka to pot and stir to incorporate, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Turn off heat.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
Return sauce to medium heat and add 1 cup of pasta water and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add half the Parmesan and stir until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked pasta. Fold in remaining Parmesan, adding more pasta water (about a tablespoon at a time) if the sauce is looking dry. Season with salt if needed. Serve topped with more Parmesan and torn basil leaves.
Stovetop
2023, 2024
Cut tomatoes and cheese into 1/2 inch pieces and place in bowl. Mix in basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain pasta and return to same pot. Add tomato mixture and toss over low heat until cheese begins to melt. Transfer pasta to platter. Garnish with basil leaves is desired.
Assemble
2001…2023 (Every Year)
Combine flour with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in zip-top bag. Add chicken and toss to coat. Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate.
Add remaining oil to same skillet; add pear and scallions. Cook over medium high heat stirring often, until pear is golden, about 3 minutes. Add cider, cranberries and remaining salt and pepper. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce bubbles and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in mustard, return chicken to skillet and heat through, about 1 minute.
Stovetop
2007, 2009, 2013-2023 (Every Year)
Cook noodles al dente according to package instructions. Strain, drizzle with a bit of oil, and toss to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
While the noodles are being prepared, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Season chicken evenly with a few pinches of salt and pepper, then add it to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, along with the onion and mushrooms. Sauté for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add the zucchini* and garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the Kung Pao Sauce, cooked chicken and rice noodles, and toss until everything is evenly combined. Cook for 1 more minute until it comes to a simmer.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings.
To Make The Kung Pao Sauce: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. If you would like a spicier sauce, add an extra tablespoon or two of the chili garlic sauce.
Stovetop
2018
To make the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in 2-3 tablespoons water until desired consistency is reached; set aside.
Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground chicken, mushrooms, carrot and shallot. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.
Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce and fish sauce until heated through, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style, drizzled with peanut sauce.
Stovetop
2021, 2022, 2023
Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender; drain.
In a large skillet, sauté kielbasa and onion in oil until onion is tender. Add potatoes; sauté 3-5 minutes longer or until kielbasa and potatoes are lightly browned.
Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Add spinach and bacon; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.
Stovetop
2015-2023 (Every Year)
You can use just about any kind of green in this. Most varieties of kale and chard work well, just remove the stems and chop coarsely before adding.
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat well at medium speed of a mixer. Combine banana, oats, and milk; add to sugar mixture, beating well. Combine flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir with a whisk. Add to sugar mixture; beat just until moist. Fold in chocolate chips.
Spoon batter into 4-mini loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. (Can make 24 muffins, 16 minutes in oven.) Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
Bake
2011…2022 (Every Year)
5+ Large scoops per loaf
Preheat oven to 400. Spray an 8-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Combine milk, oil and egg in small bowl; mix well. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; stir just until blended. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (square pan) or 15 minutes for muffins or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Bake, Assemble
2008…2023 (Every Year)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-size pieces remaining. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and 3 tablespoons honey. Add to flour mixture and stir with a fork until dough just comes together. (Dough will be slightly sticky; do not overmix.) With two large spoons, drop 10 mounds of dough, 2 inches apart, on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake until biscuits are golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer biscuits on parchment to wire racks and let cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup butter and 2 tablespoons honey until combined. Serve honey butter with biscuits.
Bake
2012, 2020, 2021, 2023
Preheat oven to 350.
Spray 2 standard loaf pans or 8 mini-loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl stir together last 8 ingredients (flour through cloves). In a smaller bowl lightly beat eggs; whisk in sugar, oil, pumpkin and water until well blended. Add wet ingredients to dry mixture and stir until just combined. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours for standard loaf pans and 45 minutes for mini-loaf pans. Cool to room temperature before serving.
Bake
2000…2024 (Every Year)
4 Muffin Scoops per mini-loaf pan. If you are using the storebought aluminum mini loaf pans, be sure to put the aluminum pans on a cookie sheet before baking.
Preheat oven to 250. Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Whisk buttermilk, pumpkin, eggs and melted butter in medium bowl until well blended. (Be sure to incorporate the butter before adding the buttermilk to avoid clumping.) Add to dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Spray large non-stick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and place over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on top and bottoms are golden brown, about 2-1/2 minutes. Turn pancakes over. Cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm up to 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying with additional cooking spray as necessary for each batch.
Serve pancakes with hot maple syrup.
Griddle
2001, 2021, 2022
To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
To prepare slaw, combine apple, broccoli slaw and dried cherries. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss well to combine. Chill for up to 3 hours.
Assemble
2003…2020
Toss all ingredients together and chill for at least 20 minutes, allowing all the flavors to merge.
Assemble
2012…2017, 2021, 2022, 2023
Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Add couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Fluff with fork. Cool.
Mix all ingredients except cherry tomatoes into couscous. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.) Garnish with cherry tomatoes.
Assemble, Stovetop
2003…2023
Cook 1 pound cheese tortellini as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble, Stovetop
2018, 2019, 2020, 2023
Whisk all ingredients together in bowl; refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble
2018…2023
Add all the ingredients into a clean bowl; mix through well to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble
2024
Whisk together the miso, mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, scallions, ginger and sesame oil in a small bowl. Place the salmon in a baking dish, pour the marinade over and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat a grill to high. Remove the fish from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill the salmon, skin-side down and with the cover closed, until golden brown and a crust has formed, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon over and continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes for medium doneness. Drizzle with a little yuzu juice, if desired.
Grill, Marinate
2023
Fresh lemon or lime juice also work in place of the yuzu juice. Skinless salmon fillets also work well.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Combine first 6 ingredients in an 8-inch square baking dish, stirring with a whisk. Add fish to baking dish; spoon sauce over fish.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting occasionally with the sauce.
Bake
2003, 2008-2021, 2024
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add shrimp; toss well.
Heat oils and rind in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; sauté 4 minutes or until shrimp are done. Stir in juice.
Stovetop
2003, 2008, 2011-2023
Mix all ingredients except potatoes in large bowl. Add potatoes and toss until well coated. Pour into a slightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan or on shallow baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 35 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender, stirring occasionally.
Bake
2000…2023
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a medium baking pan, toss together the potatoes, red bell pepper, carrots, parsnips, and olive oil. Season with paprika, salt and pepper. Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly brown.
Bake
2010…2022
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425.
Toss broccoli with oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and roast, stirring and turning over occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
Roast
2012…2023
For roasted broccoli and cauliflower at the same time, heat oven to 425. Roast cauliflower only for 10 minutes. Stir; add prepared broccoli and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Stir again and roast for 10-15 additional minutes.
If roasting broccolini too, add to pan for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450.
Toss cauliflower with oil and salt in a large bowl. Spread in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and roast, stirring and turning over occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes.
Roast
2010…2021
FOR THE SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Cover and set aside while potatoes cook.
FOR THE POTATOES: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss potatoes, oil, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper together in bowl.
Arrange potatoes in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until potatoes are tender and deep golden brown on bottoms, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle potatoes with cheddar, return sheet to oven and continue to roast until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes longer.
Transfer potatoes to platter. Sprinkle with cilantro and dill. Serve with sauce.
Bake
2022,2023
Original recipe called for 1/4 C olive oil and 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese. If you are using garlic powder instead of granulated garlic, cut the amount called for in half.
Preheat oven to 375.
Crumble the pan of cornbread into a very large bowl. Set aside.
Crumble the Italian sausage into a hot skillet and brown it over medium heat. Transfer the crumbled sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
If there are 2 tablespoons of rendered sausage drippings in the pan, add the chopped celery, apples, and onions. If not, add enough olive oil to have around 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan and add the chopped ingredients when the oil is hot. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
Remove from heat and add to the crumbled cornbread. Add the sausage and chopped herbs and toss until combined. Add the chicken broth and melted butter and toss to combine well. Season with salt and Tabasco to taste.
Press the cornbread mixture into a 9×13″ pan and bake for 30-40 minutes in the preheated oven or until the top is golden brown.
Bake, Stovetop
2011…2022
Blanch beans: Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add beans, cook for 4 minutes (they will turn bright green), drain, then rinse under cold tap water to cool. (There's really no need to shock in ice water). Shake off excess water.
Sauté: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add green beans and garlic. Toss or stir for 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and crispy. Add salt and pepper, then toss.
Transfer beans to serving dish. Serve warm!
To prepare ahead: Blanch beans, cool and dry, store in fridge until needed. Sauté with garlic and oil as outlined above when ready to cook.
Stovetop
2022, 2023