Kennedy-King: Platos Unidos

Did you know that African culture influenced many Latin American dishes? Latin American countries are areas that were once colonized by Europe. They enslaved over 11 million Africans in Latin America. Thus, Africa influenced social, racial, economic, and cultural diversity and culinary diversity. We cannot celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month without celebrating its African roots.

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we invite you to join Chef Gabriel Alvarez and students of Kennedy-King College Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute as they honor African roots in Latin American dishes. Try cuisine from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and other Hispanic and Latino countries.