Cheez-Its are a popular baked cheese cracker snack known for their crisp texture and bold, cheesy flavor. They're made with real cheese, so they have a savory, slightly salty taste that appeals to almost everyone. But can they make green bean casserole more appealing?

Take it from Alton Brown: Never boil your beans in anything less than 1 gallon of water and liberally season with 2 tablespoons of salt. Boiling in lots of water does two things. First, it'll bounce back to a boil quickly, which will shorten the overall cooking time. Also, it'll help to prevent the beans from turning brown.

Green beans, snap beans and their haricot vert (or French green bean cousins) are also one of the healthier Thanksgiving side dishes, since they're rich sources of vitamins A, C a

As I grew up and fell in love with cooking I have become the green bean casserole cooker in the family. While you can use canned green beans, I find that fresh blanched green bean