Asian Green Beans with Cranberries
I didn't eat green beans very much growing up.  While we always had various vegetables  ("banchans" ) at the table, green beans never graced the table.  I did eat tons of green onions, cucumbers, seaweed, bean sprouts, and zucchini, though.  But since 'tis the season for the long, slender vegetable (is it weird to be