Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and it’s one of my favorite times of year! Not only do I get to throw a virtual party with my blogger friends (see below for details on our big HHM series), but it’s such a fun excuse to celebrate Hispanic heritage with my kids! While we often do crafts and read books, I also really love getting them in the kitchen to make some traditional recipes! So whether you are hosting a cultural event, teaching a group of students, or cooking with your kids at home, here is a collection of some wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month recipes to try!
I’ll never forget returning to the US after a year in Bolivia, and so many people commented to me, “You must be so tired of eating tacos!” It seems funny now, but at the time it was slightly incomprehensible: Bolivia is thousands of miles and an entire continent away from Mexico, so my friends in Bolivia had little concept of what tacos were or how they should taste. Despite some commonalities, the cultures and cuisines of Latin America are incredibly varied. Hopefully this list will give you an idea of just how diverse these food traditions are.
We hope you enjoy cooking these Hispanic Heritage Month recipes with your kiddos! Let us know in the comments your favorite dish to cook from Latin America.
Argentina
Panqueques con Dulce de Leche (Dulce de Leche Crepes), Tara’s Multicultural Table
Pastel de Papa con Eliote (Potato and Corn Casserole),Global Table Adventure
Bolivia
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding),Crafty Moms Share
Empanadas,All Done Monkey
Leche Asada (Baked Milk Custard),Global Table Adventure
Chile
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies),Global Table Adventure
Ensalada (Simple Salad),Kid World Citizen
Colombia
Arepuelas (Crepes),Mama Tortuga
Pandebonos (Cheese Bread),Compras y Hogar
Pasteles de Yuca y Arracacha (Cassava Cakes),Mama Tortuga
Sancocho,Compras y Hogar
Sopa de Avena (Oatmeal Soup),Mama Tortuga
Costa Rica
Arepas (Pancakes),Pura Vida Moms
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice),Pura Vida Moms
Atol de Avena (Oatmeal Steamer),All Done Monkey
Atol de Naranja (Orange Pudding),All Done Monkey
Empanadas,All Done Monkey
Ensalada Rusa (Beet Salad),All Done Monkey
Pañuelo (Cream Filled Turnover),Pura Vida Moms
Tamarindo Juice Pops,All Done Monkey
Tres Leches Cake,Pura Vida Moms
Cuba
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding),De Su Mamá
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken with Rice), De Su Mamá
Fritura de Bacaloa (Codfish Fritters), De Su Mamá
Hot Pressed Pork Sandwich,Global Table Adventure
Mango Milkshake,All Done Monkey
Pastelitos de Carne (Stuffed Meat Pies),De Su Mamá
Torticas (Sugar Cookies),Crafty Moms Share
Ecuador
Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding),Hispanic Mama
Espumilla (Guava Meringue Cream),Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
Humita,Hispanic Mama
Pan de Yuca (Gluten-Free Cheesy Bread),Ladydeelg
Torta de Choclo (Corn Cake),Ladydeelg
El Salvador
Atol de Elote (Creamy Sweet Corn Drink),Global Table Adventure
Pupusas,Kid World Citizen
Quesadilla (Sweet Breakfast Cake),Global Table Adventure
Guatemala
Hot Cocoa,Global Table Adventure
Honduras
Tortas de Plátano (Plantain and Cheese Turnovers),Global Table Adventure
México
Agua Fresca con Fresa (Strawberry Drink),El Mundo de Pepita
Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin),Kid World Citizen
Cochinita Pibil Tacos (Achiote Pork Tacos),Kid World Citizen
Corn Tortillas,Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
Creamy Green Salsa,Pura Vida Moms
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Snacks,Kid World Citizen
Hot Chocolate,MommyMaestra
Mango Jícama Salad,MommyMaestra
Paletas (Popsicles),Kid World Citizen
Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead),MommyMaestra
Pico de Gallo (Salsa),El Mundo de Pepita
Pumpkin Noosa Cupcakes for Día de los Muertos,Pura Vida Moms
Tinga de Pollo (Chicken Tinga),Kid World Citizen
Panamá
Tostones (Plantain Chips),Global Table Adventure
Paraguay
Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Stuffed Cookies),Global Table Adventure
Sopa Paraguayo (Cheesy Cornbread),Global Table Adventure
Perú
Ceviche,Hispanic Mama
Lomo Saltado (Beef Stir Fry),All Done Monkey
Mazamorra Morada (Purple Corn Pudding),Crafty Moms Share
Potatoes with Ocopa Sauce,Kid World Citizen
Salchipapas (Sausages and Potatoes),Tara’s Multicultural Table
Puerto Rico
Kid-Friendly Piña Colada,Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
Limber de Oreo Frozen Treat,Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes
Mofongo with Spanish Olives,Multicultural Kid Blogs
Uruguay
Pasta con Salsa Caruso (Pasta with Caruso Sauce),Tara’s Multicultural Table
Venezuela
Cachapas (Corn Cakes with Cheese),Global Table Adventure
Tequeños con Salsa Guasacaca (Cheese Sticks with Green Sauce),Tara’s Multicultural Table
What are your favorite Hispanic Heritage Month recipes?
We are so excited for our sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Month series and giveaway! Through the month (September 15 – October 15), you’ll find great resources to share Hispanic Heritage with kids, plus you can enter to win in our great giveaway and link up your own posts on Hispanic Heritage!
September 15
Embracing Diversity on Multicultural Kid Blogs: 10 Fun Facts About Dominican Republic
September 18
Spanish Mama: Nazca Lines – Exploratory Art Project
September 19
Hispanic Mama: Fun Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Your Children
September 20
Inspired by Family: 16 Great Children’s Books About South America
September 21
Spanish Mama: Folk Songs in Spanish
September 25
Spanish Playground: Food from Latin America Infographic Picture Cards Activities
September 26
All Done Monkey: 60+ Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes to Try with Kids
September 27
Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes: Hispanic Inspired Crafts for Kids
September 28
Kid World Citizen
September 29
Pura Vida Moms on Multicultural Kid Blogs
October 2
Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes on Multicultural Kid Blogs
October 5
Spanglish House
October 6
Mama Tortuga
October 12
Tiny Tapping Toes
Don’t miss all of the great posts from previous years as well: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
