Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Pollo Guisado

On Monday, September 29, our cafeteria will feature Pollo Guisado, a beloved chicken stew, to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. Our cafeteria proudly features meals inspired by Hispanic culture, highlighting flavors and dishes from across the Caribbean and Latin America.

Pollo Guisado: A Dish with History
Pollo guisado is more than a comforting meal—it reflects the blending of cultures and traditions that shaped the Caribbean and Latin America:

• Indigenous peoples contributed local ingredients and methods.
• Spanish colonizers introduced new foods and the braising technique ("guisar").
• Enslaved Africans enriched the dish with bold flavors and resilience.
  
  

Across the Caribbean

• In Puerto Rico, it's made with sofrito, sazón, and olives.
• In the Dominican Republic, it features a tangy, vegetable-rich sauce.
• Across the Caribbean, it's a symbol of family, comfort, and cultural pride.
  
  

Why It Matters
Serving pollo guisado—and regularly offering meals celebrating Hispanic heritage—is a way to honor culture, resilience, and the flavors that connect generations.

We look forward to sharing this celebration during Hispanic Heritage Month!