In individual serving bowls, have each diner layer the ingredients listed below.  Quantities will vary according to personal preference

Black beans, cooked or canned, drained & rinsed, gently heated

Rice, cooked & salted to taste

Corn, freshly cut from cob & raw is best

Chicken (optional), skinned, boned, cooked & diced

Salsa – see recipe under Huevos Rancheros or purchase

Guacamole – see recipe below or purchase

Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated

Plain Yogurt, Greek-style (full or low fat)

Eric’s Guacamole

Ingredients:

2 Avocadoes, chopped (save pits)

Juice of one lime

Salt, pinch or two

Onion, 1 T finely chopped

1 Tomato, small to medium, chopped

Preparation:

Add lime juice to medium bowl

Add salt

Add chopped avocado & mash with fork

Mix in onion & tomato

Bury saved pits in mixture to prevent discoloration