Wood will expand and contract across the grain, and a wide panel made of solid wood could change width by a half of an inch, warping the door frame. By allowing the wood panel to float, it can expand and contract without damaging the door.
Put trimmed and cleaned green beans in the steamer basket, set over the boiling water, cover, and steam until tender to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes (depending, again, on how crisp or tender you like your green beans).
1 Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. 2  Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.3  In a small bowl, combine the butter and seasonings.4  Drain beans; add butter mixture and toss to coat. 5  Yield: 4 servings. Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. 2  Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender.