Green beans that grow a yard long and also come in purple; melons that look like spiny cucumbers and when ripe turn bright orange, with huge pomegranate-red seeds; squash that can be eaten like ...

The aptly named Chinese long bean—also called snake bean or yardlong bean—can be found throughout Chinatown and at a couple enterprising Greenmarket stands. Crunchy and mild, the vegetable’s perfectly ...

The aptly named Chinese long bean—also called snake bean or yardlong bean—can be found throughout Chinatown and at a couple enterprising Greenmarket stands. Crunchy and mild, the vegetable’s perfectly ...

Almost anything tastes good when fried, including garden-variety vegetables like asparagus, squash, mushrooms and zucchini. The light, tempura-style batter for these fried green beans creates a golden ...

Snapped, stir-fried and pickled green beans are back in a big way as cooks bring new energy to one of summer’s most reliable vegetables. With evolving recipe styles, green beans stay in the mix, ...