I can open a can of Siete and do very minimal work to cure my homesickness." Buy: Siete Ranchero Refried Beans, $3.29 for 16 ounces at Target My dad and grandmother, who've been running our family ...

Regardless, you might have more leftovers than you know what to do with ... of your refried beans still seems too thick upon defrosting, or if they've dried out in the freezer. You can always ...

For the beans, feel free to buy a can of refried beans, but I like them not so fully puréed ... Is this “authentic?” Not really. But do I suppose that even people for whom tostadas are traditional ...

This recipe is for Molletes (Mexican-Style Toasted Cheese Sandwiches) from the food section of The Boston Globe.

(Or use a can of refried beans, heated and thinned out with a little stock.) To make corn chips at home:Cut corn tortillas or flat breads into triangles (you can also use flour tortillas), toss ...