Did you know that the Campbell Soup Company invented the original green bean casserole back in 1955? The initial plan was to encourage housewives to incorporate the company’s Cream of Mushroom Soup into more recipes. In the decades since then the veggie dish has evolved into a culinary icon. The green bean casserole is a staple in most families, especially around Thanksgiving. In fact, for some cooks the popular recipe (which features green beans, butter, soup and canned French-fried onions) is as integral as the turkey and stuffing. Today as I continue my countdown to Turkey Day I’m turning the … Continue reading →