Guatemalan molletes are sweet bread rolls stuffed with creamy manjar, fried like French toast, and soaked in a spiced panela syrup. A traditional dessert for el Día de Todos los Santos (Day of the Dead), Lent, and Christmas that’s much easier to make than it looks. Here’s my easy step-by-step recipe for this holiday classic.
If you’re looking for a spooktacular Halloween dessert, these easy Halloween cupcakes are perfect! You can create a bootiful dessert table in under 10 minutes with these super easy Halloween cupcakes! Sometimes, the simplest desserts are the most impressive. You will surprise ghoulish guests of all ages with these easy Halloween food ideas. From ghost … Read more
Jocotes en miel are small tart hog plums simmered whole in a dark panela syrup with cinnamon and cloves until they turn soft and candied. Five ingredients and a slow afternoon on the stove. In Guatemala, they go on the table on November 1st, right after the fiambre during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Start your spooktacular day with one of these easy Halloween breakfast ideas your kids will love! From jack o’ lantern waffles and bewitching smoothies to healthy Halloween treats, you will find the best Halloween foods to enjoy for breakfast and brunch here. So, remove the spiderwebs from your cauldron, fire up the stove, and fill … Read more
Ayote en miel is Guatemalan squash simmered in a dark panela syrup with cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until the flesh turns candied and translucent. Four ingredients, one pot, and about an hour. It’s what goes on the table on November 1st, right after the fiambre.
We’re ready for some happy haunts and ghostly eats with these easy Halloween charcuterie boards. If you’re looking for the best Halloween foods, you will find lots of kid-friendly Halloween snack ideas here as well as haunted treats that are perfect for adult entertaining on Hallow’s Eve. From scary-good cheese boards and wickedly delicious Halloween … Read more
When it comes to traditional Guatemalan tamales, Paches are one of the most popular tamales in Guatemala. Made from mashed potatoes mixed with bread and sometimes corn flour and a savory tomato-based recado sauce, these potato tamales are wrapped in banana leaves. This post shows an easy recipe for making Guatemalan paches de la capital … Read more
This post is sponsored by Coleman Natural. This keto-friendly recipe for Hot Dog and Egg Tacos is easy to make and the perfect breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner recipe. Made using low-carb tortillas, Coleman Natural Hot Dogs and a fried egg topped with avocado and freshly made salsa, these keto-friendly breakfast tacos are … Read more
If you’re looking for spooktacular and super easy Halloween food ideas for kids, this Halloween dessert board is it! This sweet Halloween charcuterie board makes for the perfect Halloween party snack for kids. It’s filled with Halloween treats that take only minutes to make, from spooky mummies and creepy spider webs to ghoulish ghosts and … Read more
In this post, you’ll find the best Guatemalan desserts with lots of easy and delicious Guatemalan dessert recipes to choose from, whether you are in the mood for platános en mole, Buñuelos, champurradas, canillitas de leche, empanadas de manjar or anything in between. I have included all of the best traditional Guatemalan desserts, and the … Read more
