This is an easy recipe for Guatemalan naranjas en miel or candied oranges in syrup. This Guatemalan candy or dulce típico is delicious and the recipe requires only two ingredients. If you’re looking for an amazing and easy Guatemalan dessert this is a great option. Naranjas en miel is a classic example of a popular … Read more
Guatemalan candy, also known as “dulces típicos,” are not just delicious and unique, Guatemalan sweets are also a important part of Guatemalan culture and it’s culinary traditions. If you’re looking amazing Guatemalan desserts, Guatemalan candy are a great option and there are so many varieties you’re sure to find a few favorites! In this article … Read more
This is an easy recipe for guatemalan higos secos or higos cristalizados (dry sugared figs or crystalized figs) from Guatemala.This Guatemalan traditional candy is also referred to as maleta de higos (figs in a suitcase) because the sugared figs are usually served together in groups of four or five figs. Growing up in Guatemala, I was … Read more
From sugar skulls and catrina cookies to skeleton cookies and shortbread pan de muerto cookies, you will find a list of the best Day of the Dead cookies here! One of our favorite Day of the Dead activities with kids is making and decorating Day of the Dead cookies. It’s more than just a fun … Read more
This recipe for Day of the Dead cookies is so easy to make. A twist on the traditional gingerbread men, these skeleton cookies are so much fun to bake and decorate and delicious, too. They’re perfect for enjoying with a cup of Mexican hot chocolate or a cool glass of horchata. Delicious and Easy Day … Read more
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día De Los Muertos with a delightful twist on flan, a traditional Day of the Dead food. This easy marigold (cempasuchil) flan recipe infuses the essence of marigold (cempasuchil) flowers into a classic and beloved dessert. Marigolds, known as cempasuchil in Spanish, hold a special place in the heart of … Read more
This recipe for Mexican hot chocolate ice cream pan de muerto is delicious and easy, giving your pan de muerto a cool and creamy chocolate twist! When fall comes around and as the Day of the Dead approaches, homes, and Mexican bakeries fill with the sweet scent of pan de muerto. How We Celebrate Día … Read more
This easy Day of the Dead cake with buttercream frosting recipe is just what you need to create a stunning Día De Los Muertos chocolate cake. You don’t have to be an experienced baker to make this amazing sugar skull cake, just follow the step by step instructions! If you’re looking for beautiful Day of … Read more
This is an easy recipe for guaguas de pan or bread babies which are a traditional Day of the Dead food in Ecuador and other Andean countries. This bread shaped and decorated like a baby has a great symbolic significance. Day of the Dead, known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish, is a vibrant … Read more
This recipe for Catrina sugar skull cookies is one of my favorite Day of the Dead cookies. These Dia de los Muertos cookies twist the popular sugar skull cookies by turning them into catrinas with beautiful flower crowns. You start with a fool-proof cutout sugar cookie recipe, then cover them with royal icing and have … Read more
