I made Peruvian chicken, with yellow rice and black beans on the side. The rice had turmeric, coriander and saffron in it (three flavors the kids aren’t used to), plus cumin and cinnamon, so I wasn’t sure how it would go over. I asked them if they liked it. 

“It’s really good, mom!” said Maddie. 

Joseph said, “It’s good! It tastes like a Christmas thrift shop!”

(Yum?)