Spicy Black Beans and Tumeric-Cilantro Rice

A big steaming pot of black beans is the gift that keeps on giving. They go great as a side to just about anything, can be frozen and saved for later, and even keep in the fridge for about a week.

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

When my little brother was eight or nine, he went through this phase where all he would eat when we went out was quesadillas.  Except, being strange as little boys are often prone to being, he always called them Mexican Grilled Cheese (which might be a little racially insensitive), which has stuck with me ever since.