The first time you make it, go easy with the spices until you find the right "heat" that is tasty for your family. The yellow rice is great and takes about 25 minutes start to finish so as soon as you get your ingredients cooking for your chili, start boiling your water for your rice. I tend to substitute one of the cans of red kidney beans for a can of Cannellini beans or black beans. They all taste great! I really like to use the Tostitos scoops because the chili sits right in them like a little cup =)