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Rice and Beans

By //  by Candace Sampson

Every time we travel south I go crazy for the rice and beans they serve. Whether it's Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, or Mexico, rice and beans is a staple in their diet and it's delicious. Without fail I declare my undying love for rice and beans on my trip and vow to learn how to make it like they do when I get home. Then I forget about it and start serving up potatoes again. Recently though, I came across a recipe in an old Bon Appetit from 2006 for rice and beans and decided to give …

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