While baked beans are rarely the star of any meal, they quite often are the favorite supporting dish.  Canned beans are just great, but I'm struck by how easy it is to make your own, and custom tune them to your own taste and creativity.  To Chef Jerry Pellegrino, the concept of baked beans does allow for endless variations.

<p>While baked beans are rarely the star of any meal, they quite often are the favorite supporting dish.  Canned beans are just great, but I'm struck by how easy it is to make your own, and custom tune them to your own taste and creativity.  To Chef Jerry Pellegrino, the concept of baked beans does allow for endless variations.</p>

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