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.

When Rick Martinez told me that his Chicken Tinga Tostadas (make them!) would have a layer of refried beans, I planted my feet, grabbed Rick by the shoulders, and said "Rick! Old buddy, old pal. You ...

If you prefer your salad with even more beans, this Middle-Eastern-inspired recipe is a great one to try. It features garbanzo beans, black beans, mint, parsley, onion, and grape tomatoes and a quick, ...

Gratefully, this Refried Bean Soup is made with ingredients that I always have on hand: chicken broth, canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and of course, canned refried beans. It’s quick to ...

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Gratefully, this Refried Bean Soup is made with ingredients that I always have on hand: chicken broth, canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and of course, canned refried beans. It’s quick to ...