mix in 1/2 to 1 cup cooked beans, with some of their liquid. stir in a tiny bit of ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and/or cloves -- exercise restraint and be sure to taste. add up to 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, sausage, chorizo, or chopped ham. add up to 1/2 cup dried shrimp or a couple of mashed anchovies.