I apologize to all 7 of my faithful blog readers (you know who you are!).  I have neglected the blog over the past several weeks, but I haven’t neglected making lots of delicious food!  This post is only the first of many as I try to clear this backlog of recipes I’ve made.  That means you’ll see a new post almost every day!

This is a perfect dish to break back into the blog – when I think of simple side dishes, this is my go to – green beans that still have a springy crunch, tossed with sweet shallots, olive oil and butter. The recipe comes together quickly: blanch the beans for a minute and a half, shocking immediately after in ice water. Caramelize the shallots in butter and olive oil, then toss the beans to reheat.

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