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For homemade taco or enchilada nights, refried beans are both integral and an afterthought; we focus our attention on the main dish (including all kinds of tacos), and heat a can of refried beans on ...

At any given moment there are at least a few cookbooks in various places around my house that I have borrowed from the library. First and most importantly, I must give a shout-out to our local ...

If you like making Mexican dishes, or other Latin American cuisine at home, refried beans are a must. They're a pivotal ingredient in everything from burritos to tacos, tortas to tostadas. Refried ...

First, you’ll need to be unafraid of adding a generous amount of fat. For these beans I’ve used butter, but if you’re not attempting to make them vegetarian, high-quality lard would also be delicious.

This time of year, I’m on the prowl for dinner in the fewest minutes possible. That’s because, this holiday week, not only am I super busy at work, but I’m prepping dishes each night after work for my ...