Add a couple of big spoonfuls of beans to the pan. Mash with your masher or fork, and add salt and pepper to taste. Cook all the beans in this manner. Serve with salsa, tortillas or chips. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
Kids love refried beans.
When looking for spices, check and see if your store has an ethnic section with Mexican spices. The varieties in the plastic bags are just as good as the ones in the fancy glass jars, but much, much cheaper. 1.5 t. salt 1 t. red pepper 15.5 t. Add more red pepper for a spicier chili, halve the red pepper for a milder version. Heat up your beans on the stove.