The glue that holds this thing together? Creamy refried beans, which serve as a bridge between toasty bread beneath and melty ...

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 ...

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Others are just as good when you buy them. Refried beans are one of those special exceptions, because while making them at-home can be pretty easy (especially if you have 30 minutes to spare ...

To make the refried beans, place the beans in a large saucepan ... Heat the corn oil in a deep frying pan until it browns a cube of bread quickly (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous.