Hispanic Heritage: Food & Festivals

Three Latina girls and a seasoned drag artist host their own quinceañera, a complex and colorful rite of passage.

Describes the Easter and spring festival tradition of cascarones, decorated eggshells that, instead of candy and toys, hide a different kind of surprise.

Nutrition expert Malena Perdomo shares some healthy Latin meals you can make at home.

Video recipes for 5 Latin American-inspired desserts. Churro cheesecake anyone?

Learn how to make this popular Mexican Dish, Chile en Nogada (Poblano chile stuffed with meat in cream sauce) to celebrate Mexican Independence.

McCallen Library in South Texas shares some traditional Hispanic dishes.

Brenda, a producer with food website Tasty, demonstrates her takes on favorite Hispanic foods.

YouTube channel for Spanish-language cook and food blogger Mayri.

Examines the rise in popularity of indigenous Latin American foods such as quinoa, chia seeds, and cacao as part of Latin American culture, history, and business.

An archeologist discusses the wide variety of foods domesticated by native Mesoamerican people and now produced and eaten all over the world.

A short introduction to Costa Rica's rich culinary culture.

Salvadoran American Curly and his abuelita, Gladys, make pupusas, stuffed savory griddle cakes from El Salvador and Honduras.

Cuy, or guinea pigs, have been raised and eaten for thousands of years in the Andes Mountains regions of South America. Tour Cusco, Peru and the surrounding area to learn about this traditional food.

Explore the colorful cuisine of South America to learn about the particular flavors and ingredients that make South American food really special.