This easy coconut rice and red beans recipe is a delicious way to bring the flavours of the Caribbean into your home.
It features subtle, sweet coconut…
A collection of easy and authentic Guatemalan recipes (in English) from appetizers to desserts. Discover stories behind Guatemalan food culture and the flavours of traditional Spanish, Garifuna, Caribbean and indigenous Mayan dishes such as guacamole, kak-ik, tapado, pepián, jocon, sopa de albondigas (meatball soup), ceviche and more.
Traditional food in Guatemala is both delicious and healthy. It’s surprisingly diverse and reflects the influences of Mayan, Spanish, Arabic, Caribbean, African and Ladino cuisines.
Our collection of easy, authentic Guatemalan recipes (in English) includes family favourites from Guatemala City, Antigua and Zacapa as well as regional dishes we’ve enjoyed on our travels.
These authentic recipes capture the best of seasonal cooking and the Guatemalan culture of sharing a home-cooked meal with family and friends.
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This easy coconut rice and red beans recipe is a delicious way to bring the flavours of the Caribbean into your home.
It features subtle, sweet coconut…
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Rich, creamy and exceptionally delicious, this easy Guatemalan dish could become your NEW favourite way to enjoy chicken!
Pollo en crema y loroco (whic…
Pollo en Crema y Loroco – Chicken with Loroco in Cream SauceRead More
Posted , Updated April 28, 2021 // by Michele Peterson 6 Comments
Chojín is a traditional Guatemalan salad made with fresh radishes, mint and chicharrones (fried pork rinds). One of the most unique of the typical dis…
Posted , Updated January 25, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 33 Comments
Looking for a Creamy Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing that’s healthy and delicious? Ready in 10 minutes, this easy recipe combines the best of guacam…
Posted , Updated May 1, 2021 // by Michele Peterson 9 Comments
Salpicón de Pollo is a refreshing shredded chicken, radish and mint salad that’s popular in Mexico, Guatemala and much of Latin America. En…
Salpicón de Pollo – Chicken Salad Tostadas (+ Video)Read More
Posted , Updated May 13, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 4 Comments
Hilachas is a traditional Guatemalan stew featuring shredded beef simmered in a lightly-spiced, tomato sauce with tender potatoes.
This delicious dish …
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This traditional Guatemalan kak’ik soup features dark turkey meat in a delicious, lightly-spiced red broth. One of the most famous Mayan dishes …
Posted , Updated November 9, 2021 // by Michele Peterson 7 Comments
This velvety chicken stew is the ultimate Guatemalan comfort food! Often considered the national dish of Guatemala, pepián de pollo features tender ch…
Posted , Updated May 5, 2022 // by Michele Peterson 7 Comments
Black beans have a rich, satisfying flavour that makes them a great addition to many dishes. In this traditional recipe for Guatemalan black beans and…