These dishes look very grown up but don’t be fooled: Every time I make one of these five meals, my kids want seconds and sometimes thirds! When I cook up one of these dishes I’m reminded of my culture, my familia, and that pride is something that I want to pass down to my kids. For Hispanic Heritage Month (and every single month of the year!), I want them to always embrace all the wonderful things about our culture, including our delicious comida. But, introducing these dishes wasn’t easy. My trick was to get my kids involved in cooking, so they’d be more likely to want to try new foods. With just one taste, they were hooked! These kid-approved meals are life-savers in mi casa and I hope they will be in your home, too.
5 Hispanic Meals My Kids Love
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Gazpacho Soup
I learned how to make this amazing soup from my own mama (also known as Tata to my boys). My kids love it alone or over rice! Here's a similar recipe.
Image by Maritza Buelvas
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Black Bean Soup
When I was growing up, mi familia called this traditional soup potaje, which is essentially a stew that you pour over rice. Here's an amazing recipe that's very traditional and true to my Cuban roots.
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Cuban Chicken Soup
Abuela is notorious for her healthy and tasty Cuban Chicken Soup. It's fuel for the soul, she would say. Here's the secret to making it just like my abuela.
Image by Maritza Buelvas
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Rice and Beans
I grew up on this goodness and my kids are too. This recipe from Goya is 100 percent authentic!
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Ropa Vieja
This is what Cubans are known for! The stewed meat and rice plate is a time-honored, traditional recipe was a staple for me growing up. Luckily, my kids love it, too. This recipe breaks it down easily.
Image by TheCubanHistory.com
