This slow cooker version of my grandma’s traditional Guatemalan cocido recipe is an easy-to-make vegetable and beef stew that is sure to become your new favorite cold-weather comfort food! What is Guatemalan Cocido Cocido, a traditional Guatemalan beef stew, is a cherished dish known for its simplicity and comforting qualities. This hearty stew combines beef … Read more
This easy and healthy recipe for Pollo en Jocón, tomatillo, and cilantro chicken stew, is a traditional dish from Guatemala. Delicious and easy to make it’s the perfect cold-weather comfort food. During the holidays one of the things I miss the most from back home, besides my family and friends, is the food. Christmas in … Read more
This recipe for Guatemalan tapado is sure to become one of your favorite comfort foods. Guatemala’s Tapado seafood soup is a legacy of history and an explosion of flavor. This Guatemalan traditional dish is filled with Caribbean and Garifuna flavor combining seafood and tropical flavors like coconut and plantain. Food is a wonderful thing, it … 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
Guatemalan enchiladas or jardineras are a traditional Guatemalan dish. This fairly easy Guatemalan recipe is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Made with flavorful ground beef and piled high with veggies is one of my favorite authentic Guatemalan foods. What are Guatemalan enchiladas? Enchiladas are one of the most popular Guatemalan foods. They are a … Read more
Shucos are delicious hot dogs from Guatemala, in my opinion this is the best hot dog recipe out there, unique ingredients and flavors make them different from any traditional American hot dog. In Guatemala, where I grew up, street hot dog vendors have turned the regular hot dog into a delicious creation that brings together … 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
Fiambre is a Guatemalan dish prepared once a year on November 1st for the Day of the Dead or Día de Los Muertos. Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan food made from loads of veggies, cold cuts, cheeses, and a delicious caldillo rolled up into an elegant cold salad. Since it is a challenging recipe that … Read more
Guatemalan tostadas are traditional Guatemalan food often served as snacks or appetizers during the traditional holiday festivities. You typically spread Guatemalan tostadas with recado salsa (tomato sauce), refried black beans, and guacamole, topped with onion slices and cheese. In this post, I will share the recipes for the three types of tostadas, one of Guatemala’s … Read more
Chilaquilas (wich is not to be confused with the Mexican traditional dish Chilaquiles) is one of my favorite Guatemalan dishes. Guatemalan Chilaquilas are like a tortilla or güisquil (knows as chayote in Mexico or pear squash in the US) grilled cheese. They are perfect as a snack and the güisquil version is loaded with amino acids and vitamin C making it a … Read more
