Guatemalan chiquiadores are a type of sweet bread or “pan dulce” that is popular in Guatemalan cuisine. This Guatemalan dessert is known for their crunchy texture and flat shape, which distinguishes them from other types of sweet bread. The recipe for chiquiadores typically includes flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. The dough is mixed together … Read more
Garbanzos en miel, also known as chickpeas in honey, is a traditional Guatemalan dessert that combines the sweetness of brown sugar or panela with the nutty flavor of chickpeas. This chickpea dessert is a popular Guatemalan dish during Lent and Holy Week and during 1ero de Noviembre or Did de Todos los Santos. This Guatemalan … Read more
Manzanillas en miel also known as manzanillas en dulce is a Guatemalan dessert made with the manzanilla fruit (tecojote or Mexican hawthorn). It is also popular in El Salvador where it is known as dulce de manzanilla. This delicious traditional Guatemalan food is usually enjoyed during Semana Santa or Holy Week and Lent. Today I’m … Read more
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
This easy recipe for the traditional Guatemalan Bacalao a la Vizcaina is a delicious staple during Holy Week in Guatemala. Holy Week Memories With Bacalao a la Vizcaina This is one of those Guatemalan dishes that have a very emotional significance. Growing up in Guatemala, we would only have bacalao a la Vizcaina once a … 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
Get ready to fall in love with Kak’ik, a traditional Guatemalan soup that’ll surely warm your heart and soul! This Guatemalan dish is packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients, with its juicy turkey, warming spices, and fresh veggies. This Mayan dish is the perfect comfort food for those chilly nights or family gatherings, and it’s … Read more
This is an easy recipe for rosa de jamaica or agua de jamaica, a traditional drink from Guatemala. Made with dried hibiscus flowers, this bright red drink is popular throughout Latin America. It is a perfect fruity punch to enjoy on a hot summer day alongside other traditional Guatemalan foods. From Guatemala With Love: The … 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
Horchata (or agua de horchata) is a traditional Guatemalan drink made with rice, water, and milk. Guatemalan horchata is a bit different than Mexican horchata in that it usually contains toasted seeds giving it a unique flavor. This sweet, creamy, and refreshing beverage makes it ideal for enjoying on a hot spring or summer day. … Read more
