This authentic Guatemalan recipe for tamales negros is easy to follow and includes step-by-step instructions for making Guatemalan tamales negros (black tamales). These slightly sweet tamales are a popular traditional Guatemalan dish enjoyed during the holiday season. They get their name from their dark mole sauce, and along with the tamales colorado are usually enjoyed … Read more
Shecas are a unique and popular Guatemalan pan dulce or sweet bread. This recipe for Guatemalan shecas is easy to follow and once you try this you won’t stop making shecas at home. Shecas, also known as Xecas, Semitas, and Cemitas is a very popular Guatemalan bread from Quetzaltenango. These delightful bread rolls, with a … Read more
This is an easy recipe for quesadilla de Zapaca, a sweet cheese bread or pan dulce typical of the eastern region of Guatemala. Made with a combination of rice flour, cheese, and cream, Guatemalan quesadillas have a moist yet crumbly texture similar to cornbread. If you’re looking for a delicious and easy Guatemalan dessert recipe … Read more
Guatemalan pan dulce, or sweet bread, is a beloved part of the country’s culinary heritage. From soft campechanas to crunchy champurradas, each sweet bread has a unique combination of flavors, textures, and shapes. In this article, I’m gonna share with you all about Guatemala’s sweet breads, from its origins and popular varieties to the cultural … Read more
This easy recipe for Guatemalan chojin con chicharrones, a delicious radish salad, is so simple to prepare. Chojin is a traditional Guatemalan dish that combines the flavors of fresh radishes, tomatoes, and onions, resulting in a delightful and refreshing salad. This is an easy to make Guatemalan recipe that is perfect to enjoy on a … Read more
This Guatemalan chancletas recipe is a unique and easy Guatemalan dessert made with chayote squash. Chancletas are sweet stuffed chayotes. The filling is made by mixing the squash with egg, champurrada or bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon and usually topped with raisins or almonds. Chayote, a type of squash, is commonly used as an ingredient … Read more
This delicious recipe for the traditional Pinol de Gallina from Guatemala includes easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Pinol de Gallina (or hen Pinol) is a beloved Guatemalan dish that holds a special place in my heart and brings back cherished memories of my cultural heritage. This comforting chicken stew has been a go-to comfort food for … Read more
This easy Guatemalan revolcado recipe lets you recreate this traditional Guatemalan pig’s head stew at home. Made with tender and flavorful parts of the pig’s head, aromatic spices, tomatoes, and a variety of traditional ingredients, revolcado is one of the most popular traditional Guatemalan foods. Don’t be intimidated by its name, this easy-to-follow recipe will … Read more
These molletes stuffed with garbanzos en miel are a twist on two traditional Guatemalan desserts. The combination of the spongy syrup drenched molletes with the garbanzos en miel in the center is a great combination of two Guatemalan dishes that are popular during Lent, Semana Santa and also enjoyed during November 1st for el Did … Read more
With just a few simple ingredients these cocadas recipe is perfect for making it with your kids or for a crowd. Guatemalan cocadas are one of the easiest and most delicious Guatemalan dessert recipes. These coconut cookies, very similar to coconut macaroons, are so simple and quick and they taste amazing. This coconut cookie recipe … Read more
