James Silverton wrote:
> koko wrote on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:39:30 -0700:
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>> First things first.
>> http://i30.tinypic.com/34sfrip.jpg
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>> Gathered ingredients.
>> http://i31.tinypic.com/206yihh.jpg
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>> Started the green beans cooking.
>> http://i31.tinypic.com/213kzmu.jpg
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>> Added onion and garlic.
>> http://i29.tinypic.com/4izwqo.jpg
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>> Then the tomatoes and spices.
>> http://i30.tinypic.com/a4n4lc.jpg
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>> Plated.
>> http://i32.tinypic.com/33ksqhd.jpg
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>> Got together the ingredients
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>> @@@@@ Now You're Cooking! Export Format
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>> Green Beans with Tomatoes
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>> vegetables
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>> 1/3 cup olive oil
>> 1 1/2 pounds green beans
>> 2 cloves garlic; peeled and chopped
>> 1 medium yellow onion, peeled; cut into thin rings
>> 4 small ripe tomatoes, 1 lb peeled; seeded, chopped
>> 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
>> 4 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
>> 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
>> 1/2 teaspoon Salt
>> 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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>> Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet, add the beans and cook,
>> stirring and tossing constantly, until beans are about
>> half-cooked and become bright green.
>> Reduce heat and add garlic and onion. Cook, stirring, for 1
>> minute. Add tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, oregano, salt and
>> pepper, and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, for about
>> another 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced. Serve
>> immediately, or cool and serve at room temperature.
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>> Notes: The Silver Palate Cookbook
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>> Yield: 6 servings
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>> ** Exported from Now You're Cooking! v5.84 **
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> OK, I tried it and the end result was not bad but I won't make it again!
> May I bring attention to the instruction "Add tomatoes, parsley,
> vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper, and continue to cook, tossing
> occasionally, for about another 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly
> reduced"
>
> Damnit! the sauce is reduced immediately on adding the stuff and tho' I
> did cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, the result was not that great! I have
> a recipe for green beans, Shanghai style, that is much better.
>

Then why did you not post it?

Just curious.

Bob