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The Best Traditional Guatemalan Recipes for Independence Day

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.

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The Best Recipe for Guatemalan Tamales Colorados

Guatemalan tamales colorados are one of my favorite traditional Guatemalan dishes. After lots of experimenting, I have come up with the best recipe for Guatemalan tamales, including easy step-by-step instructions. This Guatemalan tamal recipe is based on my grandmother’s recipe, with some personal tweaks. Made with corn masa and a chicken or pork filling wrapped … Read more

Back To School Easy and Quick Meal Ideas

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateYourOwnRules As we prepare for the kids to go back to school I am always looking for back-to-school easy and quick meal ideas that the kids will love. This year I have two teens going back to school which … Read more

Easy fruit pizza summer dessert

Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Pizza

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

Chicken pepian from Guatemala

Authentic Pepián de Pollo: Guatemalan Chicken Stew

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.

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Chuchitos: A Traditional Guatemalan Tamal Recipe

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

spicy shrimp and esquites tostadas

Spicy Shrimp and Esquites Tostadas

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

Receta de champurradas Guatemala

Easy Recipe for Guatemalan Champurradas

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

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