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
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
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
My traditional Day of the Dead recipe post is so popular each year that I decided to make a compilation of all of my favorite kid-friendly Day of the Dead Recipes. These are some of the best Day of the Dead recipes for kids I have found and we’ve made many of these at home. … Read more
Bentonville, located in rural Northwest Arkansas, may not be at the top of your travel bucket list but it certainly should be on it. Possessing a very rare combination of small-town charm and first-class cultural attractions all wrapped up in the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding Ozark mountains, Bentonville is somewhat of a unicorn. … Read more
There are many great ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. In addition to reflecting on our unique Hispanic history and culture, the month is also a fun time to celebrate through food. I am sharing a great variety of easy traditional Latin American Recipes that are ideal … 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
The music of Coco is an essential part of the film, bringing the vibrant sounds of Mexico to life and adding depth to its rich cultural storytelling. From the soulful strumming of the guitar to the lively rhythms of traditional Mexican music, every note immerses the audience in the heart of Mexico’s traditions. A few … Read more
I received an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco for the coverage of this press event for Disney•Pixar. However, all opinions are my own. Disney Pixar’s COCO debuts in theaters today, November 22nd, and I could not be more excited about this movie. The movie follows 12-year-old Miguel as he follows his dream of becoming a … Read more
This Pan de Muerto recipe is easy to make even for beginner bakers. This Mexican sweet roll is eaten for the Dia de los Muertos and also placed as an ofrenda on the altars. Pan de Muerto, a traditional sweet roll that is made on November 2nd for el Dia de Muertos is an important … Read more
