Atole de Platano (Hot Plantain Beverage)
To prepare the Atol de Platano, use ripened plantains. It can be served at any time of day, but since it is served hot, we usually enjoy it over breakfast. The entry Atole de Platano (Hot Plantain...
View ArticlePerfect Iced Coffee (Cold Brewed Method)
Try this iced coffee recipe at home for coffee shop quality flavor! The entry Perfect Iced Coffee (Cold Brewed Method) appeared first in The Foodies' Kitchen.
View ArticleHot Chocolate Ice Pops
Yup. Ice pops made out of "hot chocolate". Now you can use your favorite hot chocolate mix year round to make these delicious treats for summer. I made mine with our local chocolate used to make the...
View ArticleRoselle / Rosa de Jamaica / Hibiscus Salt
Roselle / Rosa de Jamaica / Hibiscus Salt is the perfect salad seasoning - you can use it even just sprinkled on top of fruits and veggies. Any way you use it, it's perfect! The entry Roselle / Rosa de...
View ArticleJicama Salad
Have you ever tried Jicama salad? Next time you see one at the store, use this recipe to try it! The entry Jicama Salad appeared first in The Foodies' Kitchen.
View ArticleLoroco & Tomato Rustic Tart
As our Independence Day festivities get closer, I wanted to try out a recipe that used a local staple ingredient to make a fusion dish. I knew I wanted that ingredient to be loroco. I thought up this...
View ArticleGuatemalan Enchiladas
Guatemalan Enchiladas are made by topping a fried tortilla (Tostada) with lettuce, pickled beet and vegetable mix, ground beef and tomato sauce...and the last touch, a sprinkling of dried Guatemalan...
View ArticleCouscous Tomato (Pico de Gallo) and Zucchini Salad
This Couscous Tomato (Pico de Gallo) and Zucchinni Salad goes well with steak and is both fresh as well as filing. The entry Couscous Tomato (Pico de Gallo) and Zucchini Salad appeared first in The...
View ArticleCorn Atole (Sweet Corn and Milk Beverage)
f you who are not familiar with corn atole, this is a traditional Central American hot beverage made from corn that is blended (raw) with a little water, and then cooked with some sugar an cinnamon...
View ArticlePlantain “Rellenitos”
This plantain dessert is called "rellenito de plátano", they are a staple in our local cooking and are made out of mashed cooked plantains, stuffed with sweetened refried beans. They are shaped into...
View ArticlePico de Gallo Salsa
The mix of these fresh veggies, the heat of the jalapeños and the softness of the avocados and black beans in this Pico de Gallo Salsa are a treat for your taste buds. The entry Pico de Gallo Salsa...
View ArticleGreen Salad with Roselle / Rosa de Jamaica / Hibiscus Vinaigrette
Try this recipe for Green Salad with Rosa de Jamaica infused Vinegar, featured on Cemaco's Festival de Cocina y Mesa! The entry Green Salad with Roselle / Rosa de Jamaica / Hibiscus Vinaigrette...
View ArticleCilantro Lime Rice
Try this Cilantro Lime Rice, an easy variation to regular white rice, it's the perfect pairing for Guatemalan dishes. The entry Cilantro Lime Rice appeared first in The Foodies' Kitchen.
View ArticleGuatemalan Cuisine: Salpicón
Have you tried Salpicón? It's a typical Guatemalan dish, made with beef stock, minced beef and chopped vegetables. You will absolutely love it. The entry Guatemalan Cuisine: Salpicón appeared first in...
View ArticleMorenitas
Morenitas are a local Guatemalan treat, vanilla ice-cream sandwich covered in delicious chocolate. This goodie takes us back to our childhood! The entry Morenitas appeared first in The Foodies' Kitchen.
View ArticleArtisan Chocolate Pots de Créme with Rum Whipped Cream
September is our Independence month, and in it we like to post Guatemalan recipes every year. We either post traditional dishes, or we add our own twist to recipes using Guatemalan ingredients. This...
View ArticleGuatemalan Turrón
A simple treat you can make at home is this "turrón", which is basically an italian meringue with a few extra ingredients: lime juice, honey and a dusting of cinnamon. Adding these ingredients gives...
View ArticleGuatemalan Cuisine: Chilaquilas
Chilaquilas are corn tortillas filled with queso fresco and veggies, fried, and then served with a simple tomato sauce. Its a family favorite! The entry Guatemalan Cuisine: Chilaquilas appeared first...
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Baked Ripe Plantains with Cheese
Plantains are a staple in Latin cooking, in Guatemala one of the most popular ways to eat them are fried, with a sprinkling of sugar, or boiled (leaving the peel on) with a little sugar and cinnamon,...
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Chicken with Loroco Cream Sauce
We are in loroco season! Loroco is a plant, a vine, with edible flowers. It has a potent, unmistakable flavor and is widely used in Central American cuisine, mainly in El Salvador and Guatemala. There...
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