Platanitos fritos or platanos maduros fritos as they are also known is probably one of the easiest Guatemlan recipes. This delicious Guatemalan dessert can be made in just minutes! If you’ve ever had platanos fritos or grew up in Guatemala you may be wondering why you would even need a recipe to make these delicious … Read more
Platanos en mole is one of my favorite Guatemalan desserts. This delicious recipe for sweet plantains in a velvety sweet mole sauce is a traditional Guatemalan dish you will surely fall in love with. A Taste of Home: Sharing My Childhood Favorite, Platános En Mole Growing up in Guatemala City, I have a lot of … Read more
Barquillos are crunchy sweet cookies rolled into long cylinders. This barquillos recipe is easy to make! And if you’ve never had these delicious wafer roll cookies, you’ll surely fall in love with them. Barquillos are very popular in Guatemala and many other Latin American countries. These Guatemalan cookies are light, crispy, and delicious, perfect for … Read more
Tamales de elote are a delicious sweet corn tamal perfect as a dessert or sweet treat any time. By following this super easy recipe for Guatemalan tamales de elotes, you will be able to enjoy this amazing traditional Guatemalan dessert made from fresh sweet corn kernels in no time! This Guatemalan dish has no meat … Read more
An easy recipe for Tamales de Cambray, this traditional Guatemalan dish is one of my favorite Guatemalan sweet tamales! A meatless variation of the classic tamales wrapped in tusa or corn husks, this delicious Guatemalan tamal is unique in taste and shape. Tamalitos de Cambray is a traditional Guatemalan dessert usually prepared for special occasions. … Read more
Christmas is behind us, but we are still waiting for one of our favorite holidays at our home: El Día de Los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. Children receive gifts from the Three Magi on this day, and families get together and eat Rosca de Reyes. Rosca de Reyes or Roscón de Reyes is … Read more
This delicious traditional Guatemalan coconut candy recipe is one of my favorite Guatemalan candy. Known as cocadas reales this coconut candy is made with shredded coconut and condensed milk on the stove top. Chewy, sweet and deliciously soft this traditional Guatemalan candy is a sweet treat that you’re sure to fall in love with. Why … Read more
Wondering what to make with leftover bread? Make a simple yet delicious traditional Guatemalan dessert! Bocado de Reina is a Guatemalan cake made with leftover bread, milk, and cinnamon. It is similar to bread pudding but with more of a cake consistency. This easy Guatemalan recipe is a quick and easy version of the traditional … Read more
