For a quick side dish, try heating a can of drained green beans in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat with a tablespoon of butter or bacon grease. Once warmed through, add a touch of salt and garlic powder. Then, to vary the taste, add a tablespoon or so of any or a combination of these ingredients: sliced or slivered almonds, pesto, lemon zest, soy sauce or Worchestire sauce, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes cut in half, pinenuts, parmesan cheese or feta cheese, and serve.