Use a sharpened knife to cut a small onion, stalk of celery, several cloves of garlic, and tomatoes. These will be used to give flavor and variety in your simple navy bean dish. You can cut up these ingredients very finely to create a smoother consistency, or you could leave larger pieces for a chunkier end result. Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes work well in this dish. Heirloom tomatoes can add a delicious, rich flavor to it. These will cook down in the heat of your pan.The tomato juice and flavor will also infuse through the rest of your dish. You can also create more nuanced flavors by adding spices and seasonings, like rosemary or thyme.
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One-sentence summary -- Chop up your ingredients. Add your tomato(es).

When you have a crush, it can definitely be hard to not geek out when he comes around, but try your best to stay calm and to remember that he is just a normal guy. Don't be afraid to make eye contact and smile at him. It's totally okay to have your own opinions and to like whatever things you are passionate about, even if you feel like those things aren't "cool." Don't pretend to like things you don't just to try to impress someone. Guys can tell when you're being fake. It's okay to have different opinions or to disagree with the guy you like, too. If something comes up in class, don't be afraid to speak out for what you believe in. This makes you seem like you have your own thoughts and would be an interesting person to talk to. It's much more likely that the guy you like will like you back if his friends think you're fun. Don't be afraid to talk to them in class, in the hallway, at lunch, or at after-school activities. Ask them about their hobbies, talk to them about homework assignments, and mention when you notice things you have in common, like enjoying the same books or movies. Think about how you become friends with anyonegenerally, you find a common interest and start talking about it. Be friendly, smile, and ask them questions about themselves. Be willing to take chances and do new things, even if you feel scared or anxious. Don't be afraid to laugh at yourself or to make jokes in front of the guy you like. Having a good sense of humor and being fun-loving are really attractive qualities! For example, if your class needs volunteers for an activity, don't be afraid to get up in front of everyone and help. If you do something embarrassing, try to laugh it off and turn it into a joke. This will show that you don't take yourself too seriously. It's really easy to talk about yourself, but when you're trying to get to know someone better, try asking them questions about themselves instead. Open-ended questions are ones that require more than a "yes" or "no" answer; they're great at getting people to share! Try out some of these questions: What did you think of the book we had to read for English class? What was it like having so many practices for soccer over the summer? What do you like to do on the weekends? What are your favorite TV shows right now?
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Be confident and self-assured whenever you're around him. Embrace your interests and hobbies to show that you have a great personality. Become friendly with his group of friends. Have a sense of humor and show off your fun side. Ask him open-ended questions to get to know him better.