Something that began as a summertime fun at the local
bowling alley turned into an after-school activity when the school year began
that Fall.
Like any sport that he played, he went after it will
great gusto and became pretty good at it. Instead of driving to the soccer
fields or baseball fields that year, we drove to the bowling alley on Saturday
mornings.
Memories of a trophy that were half the size of my little
bowler remain with Old Mother Frugal to this day as “bowling” has crept into my
cooking cuisine.
Rice bowls, that is!
Have you heard of them? In place of taco bowls where one
would use a flour or corn tortilla as the vehicle for serving a taco in a bowl,
the ingredients are served over rice.
The bottom layer of the rice bowl is, well, rice. Pat
cooled rice on the bottom and along the side of a bowl.
Then start the process of layering taco ingredients with seasoned
beef/chicken/pork or refried beans topping the rice. If you start with meat, next add beans .
If you start with beans, next add meat. Then continue with your favorite
topping such as tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, shredded lettuce, sour cream and/or
olives.
What makes this dish so versatile is that you can use
whatever taco ingredients you have on hand as there is no set recipe for its
success. Each family member can create their own favorite rice bowls allowing
Mother’s Little Helpers the opportunity to make their own meals.
Score some points with your family and give this idea a
try!
SOUND
THE BUGLE!
Today’s tip: To line the rice along with bottom and sides
of the bowl, slightly wet your fingertips so that the rice does not stick to
your fingers and interfere with your ability to press the rice into a bowl
formation.
BOTTOM LAYER OF RICE BOWL
