Whichever way you remix your canned refried beans, don't forget the pickle juice. Not only does this simple kitchen tip improve a bad batch of beans, but it also puts leftover pickle juice to good ...

Tinned black beans makes this batch of refried beans ready in no time! Use the leftovers to make molletes – a Mexican version of beans on toast, with melty cheese and a refreshing spoonful of ...

Season with salt and pepper. Put one can of refried beans in a small sauce post over medium heat. Thin out with chicken stock. This will vary depending on taste ( I like mine on the softer side).

Make a refried bean mix by gently cooking onion, handful chopped coriander stems, garlic crushed with salt, ground cumin, mixed dried herbs (or use a fresh herb bundle) in olive oil until soft.