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 Add enough water to the saucepan so the water level is just below the bottom of the basket. 2  Bring water to boiling. 3  Add the sliced squash to the steamer basket. 4  Cover and steam for 3 to 5 minutes or until the squash is just tender.