If you are looking for a fall appetizer, this autumn harvest charcuterie board is a show-stopper! A fall grazing board is a great way to include all your favorite fall flavors. Mix pumpkin spice and maple, add in seasonal autumn produce like pears, apples, and figs for a Thanksgiving appetizer that is easy and quick … Read more
These easy traditional Guatemalan recipes are everything you need to celebrate 15 de septiembre, Guatemala’s Independence Day, or Hispanic Heritage Month. From savory dishes like tamales colorados, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, and Guatemala’s national dish pepian, to classic Guatemalan desserts like canillitas de leche, buñuelos, and rellenitos de plátano. These are the authentic recipes I grew up with and still make for my family every September, and all year long.
Tamales colorados are the red, banana-leaf tamales Guatemalans eat at midnight on Christmas Eve. This is the recipe I make for Christmas: cooked corn masa, pork or chicken, and a tomato recado thickened with toasted pumpkin and sesame seeds. It makes 20, freezes well, and I walk you through every step, from cooking the masa to folding the leaves.
Canillitas de leche is my favorite Guatemalan candy. For this Guatemalan canillitas de leche recipe I took a few shortcuts. I turned the traditional, time-consuming recipe into a simple and easy no-bake dessert that has all the flavor of the authentic canillitas de leche without the hard work! In this post, you will find a … Read more
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TillamookSummer #TillamookMustGrabs #TillamookSummerRecipes #MyTillamookFaves #DiscoverTillamook This delicious strawberry cream cheese and fruit cookie pizza is the perfect summer dessert to enjoy on your next backyard BBQ or picnic. This fruit pizza is so easy to make and it’s my go-to for summer potluck … Read more
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.
It’s grilling season and one of my favorite things to throw on the grill are brats. That’s why I am excited to partner with Coleman Natural on this sponsored post. Their Budweiser BBQ Collection brats are made with all-natural pork infused with the classic taste of Budweiser lager beer. For this summer meal, I … Read more
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 is a sponsored post in partnership with The Network Niche Influencer Agency on behalf of De La Viuda Hot Sauce. All opinions are my own. This spicy shrimp and esquites tostadas are the perfect shrimp recipe to enjoy this spring. Made with fresh corn this recipe combines the traditional Mexican corn salad, or esquites, … 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
