Helga is a wife, mother and entrepreneur. She took a professional cooking class at the Guatemalan Culinary Academy (Academia Culinaria de Guatemala) and as a mom, she’s into children’s nutrition, giving children a role in the kitchen.
Kaq’-ik
As with all heritage recipes, there are many versions Kaq’-ik. It is essentialy turkey legs cooked in a red broth made of tomatoes, spices and…
Cubiletes de Horchata
In a previous post we showed you how to make your own Horchata at home. Now, we share How to Make Horchata Cupcakes with it!
Horchata
In Latin America, rice Horchata is originated in Yucatan and because of its relation with the Maya world, it has also been prepared in Guatemala…
Guatemalan Tortillas
If you live in Guatemala you know that corn tortillas are important, if not fundamental in our everyday food. They are served with virtually every…
Pollo con Salsa de Naranja y Pepitoria
I wanted to capture pepitoria taste in a sauce to serve with browned chicken. I used the whole pepitoria, which are basically pumpkin seeds, and…
Guatemalan Cuisine Week
September 15th is Guatemala’s Independence Day, so at The Foodies’ Kitchen we will have a Guatemalan Cuisine Week.
Lentejas Guisadas
To me Lentil Stew is a comfort food, it would be the perfect meal to have on a cold, rainy day….like today. At my house…
Pita Sandwich with Olive Cheese
The Pita Sandwich is great for a light supper. The olive cheese is very flavorful and it balances out with all the vegetables in the…
