Abstract:

Sometimes, there just isn't time for anything more than "dump a can and go". However, by choosing the right ingredients, even lowly canned food has the potential to become something wonderful. A can of black beans, a can of tomatoes and chiles, and a bag of frozen corn lay the foundation to carry a slightly spicy and smoky-sweet dressing that turns so much pedestrian pantry fare into something that's downright difficult to stop eating.

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It was on the eve of another family taco night, and I was without salsa. With dinner looming, there was simply no time to roast veggies for a proper homemade tomato, onion and chile joint. Usually I keep a jar of pre-made supermarket fare in the pantry for emergencies, but on this occasion, I was outta luck. No salsa, no time to make salsa, and t-minus 15 minutes to taco time. These are the times it pays with dividends to have a well-stocked pantry. With a bag of frozen corn and a handful of cans, I was able to throw together a corn and black bean salsa in less than ten minutes. With plenty of flavor on the quick, this salsa is a condimental flavor force to be reckoned with.