A Dozen Cousins combines Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisine for ready-made beans, rice, and sauces to enhance your meals. Inspired by traditional Black and Latino recipes, this brand celebrates the unique threads and sub-cultures that connect the food, art, and music of the Americas.

The History of A Dozen Cousins

When founder Ibraheem Basir was growing up, his family kitchen was a melting pot of flavors. As an adult, he continued cooking the comforting recipes he learned growing up, but couldn’t find convenient, prepared foods that were both healthy and authentic. Inspired by his daughter, her 11 cousins, and hundreds of shared family meals, his brand was born.

A Dozen Cousins Company Mission

The mission of A Dozen Cousins is to inspire families of every background to eat better food and live more vibrant lives. Recognizing that those living in underserved communities face obstacles to healthy living and are often at a greater risk of obesity, diabetes, and other diseases, this brand provides grants and volunteer support to organizations that are working to eliminate socioeconomic health disparities in the United States.

Benefits of A Dozen Cousins

A Dozen Cousins uses wholesome and simple non-GMO ingredients like beans, vegetables, and avocado oil to create their signature recipes. With gluten-free and vegan options, there’s something for everyone and a variety of flavors to choose from.

A Dozen Cousins Products

Stock your pantry with bold flavors that make it easy to get dinner on the table.

Mexican Cowboy Pinto Beans

Frijoles Charros are named after the traditional Mexican horsemen who cook beans over campfires. The dish features green chilis and jalapeños for a kick that pairs perfectly with rice and tortillas. Vanessa from California says “we love this brand and their beans all have such great flavor!!”

Mexican Pollo Asado Seasoning Sauce

Whether you grill, bake, or broil the perfect chicken, spice it up with Mexican flavors like achiote paste, garlic, onion, and orange juice. Nicole from Wisconsin says “I used this marinade on chicken and it was amazing!”

Trini Chickpea Curry

After Indian migrants originally brought chickpea curry to Trinidad, locals added regional twists like bright cilantro to make the recipe their own. Today, this dish is popular throughout the island—all you need is a bed of rice and your favorite flatbread. Shannon from Wisconsin says “love mixing this in with rice or quinoa for a quick dinner that tastes great!”

Family-Friendly Recipes from Thrive Market

Cook up something everyone will love using inspiration from our blog.

How to Make Lomo Saltado

This Peruvian beef stir-fry can be made in a hurry if all your ingredients are prepped ahead of time. For the perfect recipe, we turned to Los Angeles chef Ricardo Zarate from Rosaliné restaurant, who says “when I’m having a rough day, lomo saltado is still the comfort food dish that does it for me.”

Fire Roasted Fideo Recipe

Here’s a back-pocket recipe that’s made with pantry staples like fire roasted tomatoes, ground beef, and spaghetti. This take comes from chef Alan Delgado, who is the former chef and head of Research and Development at Brooklyn’s Michelin-starred Oxomoco. This Mexican pasta was first introduced during the Spanish colonization, and he says “today, a version of this dish is served in Mexican households throughout the world.”

Tips for Eating Plant-Based Mexican Food

Todo Verde founder Jocelyn Ramirez is a plant-based expert, and in this post she’s sharing her best tips for eating well using vegan ingredients.

A Dozen Cousins, Refried Black Beans