
Cooks' notes:
·If you do not have a frencher, beans can be cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces instead of frenched. ·Beans can be blanched, cooled, and drained (but not sautéed) 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

·If you do not have a frencher, beans can be cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces instead of frenched. ·Beans can be blanched, cooled, and drained (but not sautéed) 8 hours ahead and chilled, covered.