Atol de elote or atol de maiz is one of Guatemala’s most popular traditional drinks. If you are craving a sweet, comforting drink to warm you up during the holidays, Guatemalan corn atole is for you! This hot traditional Guatemalan drink is made with sweet corn and flavored with vanilla or cinnamon. It’s a popular … Read more
An easy recipe for Tamales de Cambray, this traditional Guatemalan dish is one of my favorite Guatemalan sweet tamales! A meatless variation of the classic tamales wrapped in tusa or corn husks, this delicious Guatemalan tamal is unique in taste and shape. Tamalitos de Cambray is a traditional Guatemalan dessert usually prepared for special occasions. … Read more
Molletes is a traditional Guatemalan dessert perfect for the Day of the Dead or All Saints Day festivities. Quite different from the Mexican molletes, Guatemalan molletes are similar to stuffed French toast. They are fried pan dulce or sweet bread stuffed with milky custard soaked in a delicious syrup made with panela or raw sugar … Read more
Jocotes en Miel is a traditional Guatemalan food commonly served around the Day of the Dead celebrations. These juicy jocotes (hog plums) are cooked in a bubbling sweet syrup and heavenly spices. This post will teach you how to prepare this simple yet delicious Guatemalan recipe perfect for the Día de Los Muertos festivities. So, … Read more
Ayote en miel is a delicious Guatemalan dessert typically served on November 1st for All Saints Day, the Dia de Los Muertos festivities in Guatemala. Ayote en miel (or ayote en dulce) is a delicious squash cooked in a sweet syrup of panela (unrefined cane sugar) and spices. It is a popular traditional dessert among … Read more
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
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
Pepián de pollo, or chicken pepián, is one of the oldest Guatemalan chicken recipes. This Guatemalan chicken stew is rich in flavors and filled with roasted spices. Pepián can be made with chicken, beef, or pork (or a combination of these meats), stewed in a tomato-based sauce flavored with roasted seeds, and peppers. The addition … Read more
These easy-to-make Guatemalan pineapple empanadas make for a delicious dessert or an easy sweet snack. Empanadas de piña, or pineapple empanadas, have been one of my favorite Guatemalan desserts since I was a kid growing up in Guatemala. A Taste of Home: Guatemalan Pineapple Hand Pies Sharing Guatemalan recipes always brings me joy, especially recipes for … Read more
Looking for the best cookie recipe? These chocolate fruit pizza cookies will blow you away! Made using brownie mix these fudgy brownie cookies are topped with yogurt cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit. This recipe starts with easiest and most delicious chocolate chocolate chip cookies. Soft and chewy it’s really hard to believe these chocolate … Read more
