Canned baked beans can be used for so much more than just a side dish at a cookout. Take a look at all the ways you can add ...

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He helmed the popular Inman Square eatery Tupelo, where his fried oysters, gumbo, red beans ... then ladle gumbo over rice. Garnish with scallions and serve with hot sauce.

Briefly rinse the black beans with water, then drain them and put them in a bowl with 30ml (2tbsp) of hot water. Soak for about 15 minutes, then mash them with a fork and mix in the rice wine.

(If using tinned kidney beans, add the beans and their liquid to the rice.) Add the onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, coconut milk, soy sauce ... or until hot right through.