Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Community, Heart, and Flavor

Hispanic Heritage Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latin American communities. This celebration feels especially meaningful as so many of our publishers share their culture through food. 

This year, the Mediavine team came together to honor Hispanic Heritage Month by cooking dishes from some of our incredible Mediavine publishers. Their work brings these rich culinary traditions to life every day.

Spotlighting 5 Incredible Publishers

We’re proud to highlight five talented publishers whose recipes and stories celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of Hispanic cuisine:

• Chilean Food & Garden by Pilar Hernandez celebrates the flavors of Chile by recreating traditional Chilean dishes, substituting ingredients with those commonly found in local US supermarkets.
  
• Tasty AZ brings bold, flavorful Latin-infused dishes to home cooks everywhere. Isabel Byfield shares both authentic Colombian recipes and reviews of restaurants she encounters while traveling, so readers can discover new favorites.
  
• Chicano Eats blends traditional Mexican recipes with modern Californian flair. Esteban Castillo, a queer Mexican-American, invites readers to experience un pedacito de mi cultura or “a little piece of my culture” and its traditions through food!
  
• Salima’s Kitchen by Salima Benkhalti shares approachable, spice-forward recipes, designed to come together in about 30 minutes, including favorites inspired by her Puerto Rican and Moroccan roots.
  
• Dora’s Table is a collection of vegan Mexican recipes, bringing a plant-based emphasis to recipes rooted in family, culture, and tradition. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Dora Ramirez is passionate about teaching others the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. 
  

Each of these publishers shares more than just recipes — they share stories of heritage, home, and the joy of cooking for community.

Connecting in the Kitchen

Members of the Mediavine team rolled up their sleeves to recreate these dishes in their own kitchens, ranging from homemade empanadas to vegan enchiladas. As they tried and tasted our publishers’ recipes, they not only enjoyed the flavor but also developed a deeper appreciation for the cultures represented across our publisher network.

And because celebrations are more meaningful with a strong community, we partnered with the ASPIRA Association:

For every five team submissions, Mediavine donated $100 to the ASPIRA Association, an organization empowering Hispanic youth through education, leadership, and civic engagement.

Together, our community strived to make a difference while connecting over cuisine. 

Celebrating Culture Through Community

At Mediavine, our publishers are at the heart of everything we do, and their stories are what make this network so special. Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us that the recipes we share, the stories we tell, and the communities we build all reflect the diversity and richness that drive our collective success.

To everyone who cooked, shared, and celebrated with us: thank you.

Just a few of our favorite recreations below! Join us in celebrating Hispanic heritage — today and every day.

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