GREEN BEANS AT CHRISTMAS OH YEH ENJOY DAN:

               GREEN BEANS WITH TARRAGON AND ALMONDS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds green beans, trimmed

1 tablespoons grape-seed oil

2 tablespoons butter

14-cup fresh tarragon

2 red onions, finely chipped

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves chopped

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1-1/2- cups toasted chopped almonds

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Bring four gallons of salted water to boil.

2.     Add the green beans

3.     Cook for about 5 minutes, beans should be crisp.

4.    Drain and set aside.

5.    In a skillet over medium-heat, add oil and butter, and when sizzling:

6.    Add onion and season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onions caramelize about 12-15 minutes. Add thyme, chives, and rosemary, and cook another 5 minutes.

7.    Add the green beans and almonds, stir well.

8.    Drizzle with lemon juice.

                                     ENJOY DAN:                                          BON-APPETITE!!