Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz 
Ayote en miel is Guatemalan squash simmered in a dark panela syrup with cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until the flesh turns candied and translucent. Four ingredients, one pot, and about an hour. It’s what goes on the table on November 1st, right after the fiambre.
We’re ready for some happy haunts and ghostly eats with these easy Halloween charcuterie boards. If you’re looking for the best Halloween foods, you will find lots of kid-friendly Halloween snack ideas here as well as haunted treats that are perfect for adult entertaining on Hallow’s Eve. From scary-good cheese boards and wickedly delicious Halloween … Read more
When it comes to traditional Guatemalan tamales, Paches are one of the most popular tamales in Guatemala. Made from mashed potatoes mixed with bread and sometimes corn flour and a savory tomato-based recado sauce, these potato tamales are wrapped in banana leaves. This post shows an easy recipe for making Guatemalan paches de la capital … Read more
If you’re looking for spooktacular and super easy Halloween food ideas for kids, this Halloween dessert board is it! This sweet Halloween charcuterie board makes for the perfect Halloween party snack for kids. It’s filled with Halloween treats that take only minutes to make, from spooky mummies and creepy spider webs to ghoulish ghosts and … Read more
In this post, you’ll find the best Guatemalan desserts with lots of easy and delicious Guatemalan dessert recipes to choose from, whether you are in the mood for platános en mole, Buñuelos, champurradas, canillitas de leche, empanadas de manjar or anything in between. I have included all of the best traditional Guatemalan desserts, and the … Read more
If you are looking for a fall appetizer, this autumn harvest charcuterie board is a show-stopper! A fall grazing board is a great way to include all your favorite fall flavors. Mix pumpkin spice and maple, add in seasonal autumn produce like pears, apples, and figs for a Thanksgiving appetizer that is easy and quick … Read more
This post is sponsored by Coleman Natural. When it comes to purchasing pork at the supermarket one of the first things I look at is making sure that my pork is raised without antibiotics. I share a lot of pork recipes and that is why I thought it was important for me to share how … Read more
These easy traditional Guatemalan recipes are everything you need to celebrate 15 de septiembre, Guatemala’s Independence Day, or Hispanic Heritage Month. From savory dishes like tamales colorados, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and Guatemala’s national dish pepian, to classic Guatemalan desserts like canillitas de leche, buñuelos, and rellenitos de plátano. These are the authentic recipes I grew up with and still make for my family every September, and all year long.
Guatemalan tamales colorados are one of my favorite traditional Guatemalan dishes. After lots of experimenting, I have come up with the best recipe for Guatemalan tamales, including easy step-by-step instructions. This Guatemalan tamal recipe is based on my grandmother’s recipe, with some personal tweaks. Made with corn masa and a chicken or pork filling wrapped … Read more
This post has been sponsored by SheSpeaks, however all opinions are my own. In our home, we don’t wait for Hispanic Heritage Month to come around but celebrate our pride for our Hispanic heritage and roots every day. That pride was part of the reason for starting this blog. I wanted to share with other … Read more
