Ingredients for the seed oil dressing: 80 ml apple vinegar, 150 ml pumpkin seed oil, 1 shallot, 1 tbsp fresh horseradish, 1 tbsp finely chopped chives, salt, pepper, sugar Preparation: Cut the shallot ...

Lockdown turned many of our fingers green this summer as we jumped on the grow your own bandwagon at home in our gardens. From tomatoes and carrots, to squash and sweetcorn. Runner beans were among ...

Runner beans, unlike other green beans (pole and bush) grow best and are at their most productive in cool summer weather, says Helen Chesnut. (Credit: Monique Pare) Q. Our scarlet runner beans have ...

This simple and speedy approach to runner beans preserves their bright freshness and lends a welcome lift from sharp lemon. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat, then add ...

Runner beans are a popular side dish - and one cook says that they taste even better if you add one simple ingredient to the mix. Here's what you need to do. Greens are vital for our health, providing ...

These beans are best eaten when young and tender, as they can become tough towards the end of the season. Look for beans with fresh green skins and a firm texture with no brown spots. They should not ...

I'm full of beans – borlotti, french and runners mainly. As I write, they tumble and twine around pyramids of poles in leafy, poddy abundance. At this time of year, the early evening often finds me ...

Runner beans are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, but they don’t last long and are best eaten within 3 days of picking. Not great if you can't get through the glut OR you've been away from home.

08:51, Wed, Aug 20, 2025 Updated: 08:58, Wed, Aug 20, 2025 There are no rules about when or how to eat classic baked beans; in fact, they work with many of the nation's favourite meals. But one thing ...

Q. Our scarlet runner beans have grown well and produced many flowers, but few of the blooms have turned into beans. Instead, they simply fall off the tall vines. Why? A. I am asked this question ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Q. Our scarlet runner beans ...