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National Hispanic Heritage Month, with roots going back to 1968, is a period, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.

The term Hispanic or Latino refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or those of other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

While those contributions and influences can be found in many segments of society, none are probably more visible than those found in Mexican or Hispanic-inspired food.

What better way to ce...