one pot refried beans

1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups dry black beans 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1 Tablespoons coriander, ground 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground 1 whole guajillo chilli (or 1.5 tsp ground) 1 whole ancho chilli (or 1.5 tsp ground) 1 whole chipotle pepper (or 1.5 tsp ground) salt [...]

tips for dried beans & legumes

Dried beans and legumes have a bad reputation.  The process of transforming these solid inedible pellets into an appetizing ragout, soup or casserole can be daunting.  Common cooking missteps often result a meal with the texture of a mushy gruel or crunchy gravel. I think their ill repute is overstated, especially in this time of [...]