There are two kinds of people in this world: people who think baked beans are a side dish, and people who are correct. Baked beans are not a side. Baked beans are a meal. Baked beans are the moment. And if you are not giving them the love and attention they deserve, I regret to inform you that you are living your life incorrectly. Which brings me to this recipe: Hot and Smoky Baked Beans from Smitten Kitchen. I made them. I modified them. And now I’m here to tell you that these beans are my new calling. Let’s Talk About “Modifications” Listen, the recipe is a