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 ...

This Homemade Slow Cooker Crockpot Refried Bean Recipe is easy to make and perfect for family dinners. Homemade, oh-so-easy ...

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 ...

Warmed crispy store-bought tostadas and canned refried beans make this beef tostada recipe quick to pull together for any weeknight. The only real effort—aside from chopping up a fresh pico de gallo ...

It’s the time of year when we’re alternating between rich stews and light, bright salads, and the bean is capable of starring ...

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.

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 ...

This recipe for Homemade refried beans came from an old friend; it's not real precise, but taste as you go and you can't go wrong. If you make too much, there's nothing wrong with using the leftovers ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...