Select the cell or range of cells you want to format. Click Home > Format Cells dialog launcher, or press Ctrl+Shift+F. On the Fill tab, under Background Color, pick the color you want. To use a pattern with two colors, pick a color in the Pattern Color box, and then pick a pattern in the Pattern Style box. To use a pattern with special effects, click Fill Effects, and then pick the options you want.
Either (a) long-soak the dried kidney beans overnight covered with water, OR (b) quick-soak by covering them with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, boil 2 minutes and let stand for an hour. However the beans were soaked, drain and discard the soaking water. Put in a pot, cover with fresh water, boil 30 minutes.
1 Place the green beans in the boiling water. 2  They should be completely immersed. ( 3 If you have a large amount of beans to freeze, place the beans in a colander or large strainer that will fit inside your stockpot.... or use a large pasta-type pot with a fitted basket. Keep the water at a continuous boil for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes. 2  Remove the beans from the boiling water and immediately place the beans in a large pot or bowl of ice water. 3  Cooling time should also be about 3 to 3-1/2 minutes. 4  When completely cool, drain the beans in a colander or large strainer.