Barras de Manía, also known as Dulce de Manía, is a traditional Guatemalan candy made with roasted peanuts and caramelized brown sugar. This easy Guatemalan recipe has only three ingredients and is ready to eat in about an hour. The dulce de manía is one of the most popular dulces típicos that you often find … Read more
Guatemalan candy, also known as “dulces típicos,” are not just delicious and unique, Guatemalan sweets are also a important part of Guatemalan culture and it’s culinary traditions. If you’re looking amazing Guatemalan desserts, Guatemalan candy are a great option and there are so many varieties you’re sure to find a few favorites! In this article … Read more
This is an easy recipe for guatemalan higos secos or higos cristalizados (dry sugared figs or crystalized figs) from Guatemala.This Guatemalan traditional candy is also referred to as maleta de higos (figs in a suitcase) because the sugared figs are usually served together in groups of four or five figs. Growing up in Guatemala, I was … Read more
This recipe for Day of the Dead cookies is so easy to make. A twist on the traditional gingerbread men, these skeleton cookies are so much fun to bake and decorate and delicious, too. They’re perfect for enjoying with a cup of Mexican hot chocolate or a cool glass of horchata. Delicious and Easy Day … Read more
This easy Day of the Dead cake with buttercream frosting recipe is just what you need to create a stunning Día De Los Muertos chocolate cake. You don’t have to be an experienced baker to make this amazing sugar skull cake, just follow the step by step instructions! If you’re looking for beautiful Day of … Read more
This mango and peach cobbler recipe gives the traditional southern peach cobbler a tropical twist. I love that cobblers are so easy to make and this mango and peach cobbler brings together flavors that compliment each other so well. If you love peach cobbler this mango and peach cobbler is sure to blow your mind! … Read more
Get ready to indulge in this incredible easy no-bake peach cheesecake recipe that’s simply divine! This delicious peach dessert recipe made with canned peaches is easy to prepare and you can enjoy it year round. We’re talking about a luscious blend of cream cheese with a hint of citrus zest and peach syrup, all atop … Read more
If you’re looking for the best peach cobbler recipes you’ve come to the right place! I have put together a collection of the best peach cobbler recipes out there all in one spot so you can choose your favorite one. You will find everything from the classic peach cobbler with its buttermilk biscuit crust to … Read more
This Guatemalan chancletas recipe is a unique and easy Guatemalan dessert made with chayote squash. Chancletas are sweet stuffed chayotes. The filling is made by mixing the squash with egg, champurrada or bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon and usually topped with raisins or almonds. Chayote, a type of squash, is commonly used as an ingredient … Read more
These molletes stuffed with garbanzos en miel are a twist on two traditional Guatemalan desserts. The combination of the spongy syrup drenched molletes with the garbanzos en miel in the center is a great combination of two Guatemalan dishes that are popular during Lent, Semana Santa and also enjoyed during November 1st for el Did … Read more
