Pepián de pollo is Guatemala’s national dish, a hearty chicken stew simmered in a smooth sauce of roasted pepitoria, sesame, and dried chiles. This authentic Guatemalan pepián recipe walks you through the traditional method step by step, with make-ahead and freezing tips.
Chuchitos are one of the most popular Guatemalan tamales along with the legendary tamales colorados. Chuchitos are a small type of Guatemalan tamal filled with pork or chicken and a tomato-based recado or sauce and wrapped in corn husks. In this post, you will find the best recipe for Guatemalan chuchitos with easy step-by-step instructions for … Read more
This super easy Guatemalan recipe for champurradas is sure to be a total success with everyone in the family. Not to be confused with Mexican champurrado, Guatemalan champurradas are delicious Guatemalan cookies with the perfect level of crunch to dunk in your morning coffee! This traditional Guatemalan recipe is so simple to make and perfect … Read more
Guatemalan chiles rellenos or stuffed peppers are one of my favorite Guatemalan traditional foods. It is a popular Guatemalan dish made with sweet peppers, filled with a mixture of beef and veggies, served drizzled with tomato sauce. This Guatemalan chiles rellenos recipe I’m sharing with you today comes straight from my mom’s kitchen. You will … Read more
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. Guatemalan enchiladas are the kind of food I associate with markets, fairs, and casual food stalls, … Read more
Shucos are Guatemalan street-style hot dogs made with toasted bread, a layer of creamy guacamole, grilled sausages, cooked cabbage, and the trinity of sauces every cart uses: mustard, mayo, and ketchup. This easy shucos recipe brings the flavor of Guatemalan street foods to your own kitchen.
