Others are just as good when you buy them. Refried beans are one of those special exceptions, because while making them at-home can be pretty easy (especially if you have 30 minutes to spare ...

Which is exactly what I did. I chatted with some of my favorite chefs — including two I grew up with — to learn which canned refried beans they stock in their pantries. As it turns out ...

When you control what you put into your refried beans, you can make them as spicy, aromatic, or savory as you'd like. You also have more control over the nutritional content of refried beans.