We have a picky family. To my 8-year-old, everything is either too salty, too spicy, too creamy, too gross... My 3-year-old thinks ketchup, ranch dressing, and cheese are main course meals. Well, this recipe blew them all away. My brother was commenting on how good it was 5 hours after dinner, my 8-year-old packed some for school lunch today, and my 3-year-old ate everything on his plate without any threats at all. I made only a few changes: 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 green bell pepper, 1/4 onion, 1 can of sweet corn, 1 can of stewed tomatoes (14 oz), 2.5 cups of water to 1 cup of rice (per other reviewers). I added to taste: ketchup, Tapatio sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper. I served with shredded Mexican cheese and Tostitos. Awesome recipe! I threw in a lot of spices, I hope I can duplicate the results again.