Accessory to Chicken Picadillo

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • black beans
  • long grain rice
  • chicken broth
  • chopped fresh cilantro

This recipe can be served as a vegetarian meal with hummous, mjadara, and pita, or as a side dish with any meat or fish.

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fresh green beans
  • cold water
  • kosher salt
  • allspice

Family favorite – good fallback recipe when haven’t done shopping.

ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked white rice
  • cold water
  • dry lentils
  • kosher salt
Belongs to bowden Polenta 
ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Corn meal
Belongs to bowden Mexican rice 

Try adding some tomato sauce or paste next time for more tomato flavor.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • diced tomatoes
  • onion chopped
  • garlic
  • celery chopped