Mireille Guiliano's 2005 book "French Women Don't Get Fat" solved the great mystery once and for all. Those savvy ladies stay slender because they eat everything they love and savor every bite.

French Beans Orzo Salad This French Beans and Orzo Salad is perfect for a delicious and light meal for summer. Fresh summer produce steals the show in this simple-but-delicious orzo dish. It is ...

With thoughts of French Bastille Day, July 14, and the Olympics coming to Paris, I thought it would be fun to savor a simple, classic French Bistro dinner, Steak with ...

Add green beans and remaining tbsp. of shallots. Lightly toss green beans to heat through, but not cook further. Season beans with salt and pepper, to taste. Place beans on platter. 6.

French beans is a rich alternative for any farmer. The crop has a short cycle — matures within 45 days of planting. Harvesting is done three times a week for the next three to five weeks.

To go with the steak, I cooked some potato cubes with French green beans. These beans, also called haricot vert, are thinner and sweeter than other green beans. They can be found in most markets.