Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: 33 Meals To Love

Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15th and runs through October 15^th, and I wanted to take a moment to show you the many ways you can include your family in this celebration.

If you don’t know, I am Puerto Rican and moved to Pennsylvania when I was 10 years old. Hispanic food has always been my favorite, so I wanted to create a Hispanic Heritage Month Meals you can create with your family.

What’s Hispanic Heritage Month?

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when we recognize and acknowledge Hispanic contributions to the United States.

It was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R Roybal in 1968. It was only for a week, and thanks to Ronald Reagan in 1988, it was covered for a 30-day period.

Why start Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15^th?

The date September 15^th was chosen because it is the Independence Day of five Latin American countries:

• El Salvador
• Costa Rica
• Nicaragua
• Guatemala
• Honduras

Other Latin American countries have their independence days in September as well.

Recently many people recognized Hispanic Heritage Month for contributions and getting to know people and culture.

Now that you have an understanding of Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s look at these fabulous recipes you can create at home while learning more about Hispanic American contributions to our great country.

33 Hispanic Heritage Month Meals

Hispanic food is just delicious. I know I probably sound biased, but the truth is that there is no one way to create a Hispanic dish. Every Latin American country has its own style of food, making it more amazing.

Contrary to what many people believe, not every Hispanic dish is spicy. Depending on the country, some dishes might be spicy and others might not. What they are is full of flavor.

If you love Mexican food, Cuban food, Puerto Rican food, or any other country food, you will find a dish for you right here.

What's best about creating Hispanic food is that you can make it your own! You will find a recipe for just about any diet, low carb, vegan diet.

Let's begin!

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Mexican Inspired Dishes

You have to admit that Mexican food is the most popular in our country and has influenced American cuisine for many years.

• Mexican Quinoa Salad – Cooking on The Front Burner
• Mexican Street Corn Tostadas – Isabel Eats
• Easy Mexican Chicken Quinoa Casserole – Pinch of Yum
• Better Than Restaurant Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans – Wondermom Wannabe

Salsa Velde Recipes

• Salsa Verde Recipe (Green Tomatillo Sauce) – Savory Tooth
• Slow-Cooked Salsa Verde Chicken from Practical Paleo – Low Carb Yum
• Roasted Poblano Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas – Three Olives Branch
• Mexican Carrot Dogs With Chunky Salsa Verde – Strength & Sunshine

Quesadilla Recipes

• Carne Asada Steak Quesadilla – Bunny’s Warm Oven
• Vegan Stretchy Melty Cheese Quesadillas (GF) – Rhian’s Recipes
• Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe – Snappy Gourmet
• Cowboy Quesadillas & Amazing Nachos – Eat Move Make
• Easy Mexican-Style Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas – Outside The Box Mom

Enchilada Recipes

• Jess's Chicken Enchiladas – Cooking with Carlee
• Creamy Jalapeño Chicken Enchiladas – Who Needs A Cape?
• Vegan Fajita Enchiladas With Cheesy Sauce – The Baking Fairy
• Homemade Enchilada Sauce – The Kitchen is my Playground

How to Make Homemade Tortillas

Below are links to homemade tortillas. You will find recipes for Spanish tortillas, corn tortillas, and more.

• Authentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe – Oh, The Things We’ll Make
• 3-Ingredient Authentic Mexican Corn Tortillas – Isabel Eats
• Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe – Tablespoon of Goodness
• How To Make Corn Tortillas – Step-By-Step {Vegan, Gluten Free} – Recipe from a Pantry

Let's not forget Tacos!

• Nesting Skills: Homemade Taco Seasoning – A Cultivated Nest
• Shredded Chicken Street Tacos – The Nerdy Mamma
• Mexican Salsa – Savory Tooth
• Steak Street Tacos – The Nerdy Mamma

Next, we are going to cover some delicious Cuban, and Puerto Rican inspire recipes!

Cuban & Puerto Rican Food Recipes

• Cuban Cheesy Ropa Vieja Empanadas – Latina Mom Meals
• Instant Pot Cuban Ropa Vieja – Latina Mom Meals
• Puerto Rican Rice and Beans – My Stay At Home Adventures
• Puerto Rican Eggnog Recipe – Glue Sticks and Gum Drops

• Plantain Tortillas /Tortillas de Platanos – My Stay At Home Adventures
• Instant Pot Spanish Rice with Ham – Life is Sweeter By Design
• Puerto Rican Cornmeal Cereal Recipe – My Stay At Home Adventures
• Pozole Rojo De Pollo (Red Pozole) – The Classy Chapter

Read – 18 Must-Try Low Carb Mexican Recipes

Conclusion

National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great way to learn about Hispanics and their contribution to this county. These 33 Hispanic inspire recipes are a great way to introduce your family to the culture and start a chat.

Your turn: What do you like to do for Hispanic Heritage Month? What is your favorite Latin recipe? Share it with us!