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A collection of easy and authentic Guatemalan recipes from appetizers to desserts. Discover the flavours of dishes such as guacamole, tapado, jocon, sopa de albondigas (meatball soup), ceviche and more.
From guacamole to pepian, the food in Guatemala is delicious and healthy. This collection of easy and authentic Guatemalan recipes are favourites from our family in Guatemala as well as regional dishes we’ve enjoyed on our travels. They capture the joyful spirit of sharing a home-cooked meal with friends and family.
Black beans have a rich, meaty flavour that makes them a great addition to many dishes. In this traditional recipe for Guatemalan black beans and rice…
When life gets stressful, there’s something soothing about Guatemalan black bean soup. It smells great while it’s cooking plus its rich earthy f…
This hearty meatball soup — sopa de albóndigas — is popular as a midday meal in Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador and with everyone who tastes…
These traditional cookies can be found in bakeries all over Guatemala. Deliciously crisp and easy to make, champurradas feature the buttery flavour of…
Chirmol is a fresh tomato sauce popular throughout Latin America that makes a fantastic topping for grilled meats, egg dishes, tacos and hearty soups.…
Jocón (pronounced HO-con) is one of the most popular traditional chicken dishes in Guatemala. Also known as chicken in salsa verde in Mexico, the …
Popular throughout Guatemala and El Salvador, these tortitas de berro con huevo (watercress pancakes) are gluten-free and vegetarian. Packed …
Tortitas de Berro – Easy Guatemalan Watercress FrittersRead More
Salpicón de Res is a refreshing shredded beef, radish and mint salad that’s popular throughout Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and the rest o…
Salpicón de Res: Beef and Mint Salad from Guatemala & MexicoRead More
This traditional hot fruit punch is served at Christmas and on New Year’s Eve in Guatemala, Mexico and Latin America. For a celebratory ponche d…
