Close-up of cooked zucchini with tomatoes and onions

Calabacitas

Calabacitas (kahl-ah-ba-SEE-tas) translates to “little squash” in English. It is often served as a side dish, but can easily be a meal in itself.

Top-down view of pozole soup with radishes and cabbage garnish

Barley Pozole

Barley is a whole grain that is a good source of fiber and iron. It has a sweeter flavor than rice and helps thicken up soups and stews.