Growing up in California, a refried bean burrito and hot sauce was a staple lunch that got me through high school and college. After moving to Japan where Mexican restaurants are rare, and a can of ...

Gluten-free and lower-carb wasn’t the goal, but that’s what I got. I was making dinner and all I really wanted was a fast, filling and easy chicken something-or-other. I was thinking chicken and ...

Beans are the unsung hero of the pantry. They are the glue that holds so many cuisines together, and yet are often overlooked and underappreciated. I grew up eating refried beans indiscriminately for ...

Simple food gets a bad rap. Chefs tweak it, add to it, transform it. But sometimes, as in the case of refried beans, simple isn’t just good, it’s addictively delicious and comforting. Smooth and ...

A bag of Taco Bell food sitting on the seat of a car - Colleen Michaels/Shutterstock Taco Bell's classic bean burrito is a pretty simple handheld affair of refried beans, shredded cheddar, diced ...