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I didn’t grow up eating at Cracker Barrel, but after tasting both the fall and winter menus last year, I definitely get the ...

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Dried pinto beans are soaked overnight, cooked, then mashed before they are fried in oil with finely minced onions, garlic and peppers. The key to success is to take it slow on the cooking, then save ...

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Chipotle is great for grab-and-go Mexican meals that are quick, convenient, and full of flavor, including burritos, tacos, and quesadillas. And because so many items on the menu can be completely ...

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Pinto beans are one of my favorites and I keep a ... Serve with a spritz of fresh lime juice. Technically it isn’t because rather than being cut from the back leg, it is from the top part ...

This is a clever mash-up of pizza and quesadilla – the natural and inevitable evolution of their outstanding base: the dough, ...

Swap out black beans for pinto or kidney varieties, switch up the bell pepper colors for slightly different flavor profiles, use fresh corn if you’re making this in the summertime and add in any ...