Like basic unseasoned pinto beans, ranch-style beans come in canned supermarket ... paprika and the "three c's" of ...

a slept-on destination for Mexican food, either. The beauty of refried beans, both the pinto and black variety, is their ...

Pinto beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

These Mexican-style black beans make an excellent complement to chili dogs. Courtesy of Shadow Mountain Share (Inspired by Cafe Rio) Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium in a large pan.