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The addition of Roquefort cheeses injects a bold accent in this otherwise-classic recipe

Take a cue from the French with this easy, elegant recipe for green beans garnished with meltingly tender shallots and crunchy, toasted almonds. You can blanch the beans up to a day ahead, then store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.

This luscious combo of buttery pastry, dark chocolate, and peanuts may just become your favorite holiday cookie.