16 Classic Recipes Every Latina Should Know!

We Latinas do a lot of entertaining, and being entertained...and that almost always means food! We know, no recipe will ever taste exactly like abuela’s cooking, but whether you are hosting or visiting, there are some recipes every Latina should know!

These sixteen staples of our cuisine will take you from the dog days of summer to the chilly holiday season without missing a beat.

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Ceviche

This is the perfect summer food because it requires no heat to cook and you serve it cold. A traditional Central and South American cooking method, ceviche is usually made with raw fish, citrus juice and chilies. This version is just bare bones but if you Google ceviche recipes there are literally thousands of variations with fish, shellfish and even no fish.

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