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Curtido Guatemalteco in a white bowl with a fork.

Curtido (Guatemalan Cabbage Slaw)

Modified:  June 24, 2025 Published: Jun 23, 2025   //  by Michele Peterson 6 Comments

An authentic recipe for Guatemalan curtido,
a tangy cabbage slaw of carrots, onions, peppers and herbs, perfect for pupusas and garnachas.

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A white bowl of Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) surrounded by vegetables.

Ensalada Rusa Guatemalteca (Russian Salad)

Modified:  March 26, 2025 Published: Nov 22, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson 5 Comments

Popular throughout Latin America, Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) is a traditional potato salad made with carrots, peas and green beans in a creamy herb dressing.

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Caribbean rice and red beans in a white bowl garnished with thyme, red pepper and lime wedge.

Caribbean Coconut Rice and Red Beans

Modified:  June 16, 2025 Published: Feb 8, 2023   //  by Michele Peterson 8 Comments

This Caribbean coconut rice and red beans recipe from Guatemala and Honduras features white rice, onion, red pepper, coconut milk and dried kidney beans.

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Jicama salad with apple

Creamy Apple Jicama Slaw

Modified:  June 13, 2025 Published: Dec 2, 2022   //  by Michele Peterson 14 Comments

This creamy apple jicama slaw makes a delicious side or fresh topping for spicy tacos.

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Overhead shot of Antigua Chop-Up in a white bowl with a wooden spoon.

Chop-Up (Traditional Antiguan Vegetable Mash)

Modified:  March 4, 2024 Published: Jan 15, 2022   //  by Michele Peterson 10 Comments

Chop-up is one of Antigua and Barbuda’s most distinctive dishes! Made with pumpkin, eggplant, leafy green spinach (callaloo), onion and garlic, this traditional Caribbean vegetable mash is most popular for breakfast.

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Guatemalan black beans and rice recipe

Black Beans and Rice (Guatemalan Arroz Negro)

Modified:  April 14, 2024 Published: May 4, 2020   //  by Francisco Sanchez 7 Comments

Black beans and rice make the perfect vegetarian side dish.

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A bowl of arroz verde on the table with cilantro leaves.

Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)

Modified:  October 10, 2024 Published: Jan 21, 2020   //  by Michele Peterson 21 Comments

This easy recipe for fluffy spinach rice pilaf makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

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Fennel au Gratin with Strong Ricotta of Puglia

Fennel au Gratin with Ricotta Forte Mousse

Modified:  May 19, 2021 Published: May 30, 2019   //  by Michele Peterson 11 Comments

This delicious fennel au gratin is a gluten-free version of a traditional recipe from Puglia, Italy.

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Pure di fave e cicorie is a vegan and heart-healthy side dish of dried fava beans

Pure di Fave e Cicorie – Fava Bean Puree

Modified:  July 12, 2022 Published: Jan 25, 2019   //  by Michele Peterson 9 Comments

This authentic recipe is a traditional, plant-based dish from the Salento region of Puglia, Italy.

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