Every year, during our independence month, we share typical recipes from Guatemala. Here you will find recipes to prepare chuchitos, chancletas, chiltepe chili sauce, rellenitos,…
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Guatemalan Recipes
Chayote Dessert (Chancletas de Güisquil)
This chayote recipe is a typical Guatemalan dessert that, although local recipes vary, is essentially chayotes stuffed with a sweet mixture made with the pureed…
Guatemalan Squash Cake
This recipe yields a large squash cake, that paired with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and a touch of rum, is perfect to start your fall baking.
Candied Squash (Guatemalan recipe)
Candied squash is a typical end-of-the-year dessert in several Central American countries, specifically, we eat it on November 1, which is when the Day of…
Guatemalan Chuchitos
This recipe is from Mazatenango. Chuchitos are small tamales with chicken and a red chili-based sauce (recado), wrapped in corn husks.
Hojuelas (Fried Rosettes)
These Hojuelas (Rosettes) bring me back to my days in the kitchen with both my grandmothers. The secret to this recipe is the oil temperature,…
Little Foodies: Champurrada Milkshake
You’re going to love this recipe! This is a variation of our favorite milkshake: vanilla. We like our milkshakes on the thick side, but you…
Guatemalan Mixtas
Mixtas can be found on street carts and fairs, and are ideal to serve up for a barbeque or birthday celebration. They consist on a…
Elotes Locos
Elotes Locos are a nation wide staple found in fairs and street carts. It’s really easy to prepare at home with a few ingredients and the…