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       GREEN BEANS WITH TART RED CHERRIES AND PINE NUTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

1/2-pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in 2-inch pies on the bias

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, finely chopped

1/4-cup tart red cherries

1/4-cup raisins

1/4-cup white wine

1-cup vegetables broth

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.    In a sauce pan heat olive oil over medium-heat until sizzling.

2.    Add shallot and sauté until fragrant.

3.    Add tart red cherries, raisins and pine nuts, sauté about 5 minutes.

4.    Add wine and broth and boil 1-2 minutes.

5.    Add green beans, salt and pepper.

6.    Sauté about 3-4 minutes, and liquid has thickened.

                          ENJOY DAN:                                                BON-APPETITE!