When it comes to comfort food, few dishes stand the test of ... and smoky accents, pinto beans become a soul-warming dish that pairs perfectly with cornbread, rice, or tortillas.

So, in a way, when I cook soul food, it’s like I’m celebrating ... and Grandma would hum as she prepared batches of fried green tomatoes, pinto beans, and, of course, hot water cornbread.

Sometimes at home I'll cook canned pinto beans with butternut squash, poblano peppers and cumin for a spicy chili." Adding pinto beans to chili is a great way to bulk up the dish, or you can use ...