Green beans are one of the most common and may be referred to as French beans, snap beans, or string beans. While the term "green beans" is often used as an all-encompassing term for these legumes ...

These green bean recipes showcase everything we love about the versatile veg—regardless of which name (French beans, haricot verts, string beans, snap beans, or just plain snaps) you call them by.

These are some fresh string beans which have been dropped in a big pot of boiling water and boiled until they're just barely tender but still have a slightly crisp taste. And French bread ...

the French cassoulet, the Spanish cocido or the smoked bacon or pork and bean stews of Romania, Hungary and throughout the Balkans. Mexican fajitas wouldn’t be the same without refried beans ...

Sow seeds for runner, climbing French and dwarf beans from April onwards and you'll be picking lots of tasty pods through the summer months. Follow our guide to growing these beans, which can all ...