Candied squash is a typical end-of-the-year dessert in several Central American countries, specifically, we eat it on November 1, which is when the Day of the Dead is celebrated. On that day the families get together to eat Fiambre and for dessert, the squash is…
Horneado de Salchicha Otoñal
This one-pan dish is one we make a couple of times a year, and when brussel sprouts are in season. It is extremely easy and quick to make, and all you need to make sure is that you coat all your ingredients in olive oil…
Pan Negro de Halloween
This bread uses all the usual ingredients to make loaf bread, with the added ingredient that makes it black: black charcoal powder. You have to make sure you get edible, food-grade charcoal powder. This is flavorless, so don’t worry about any weird taste in your…
Borscht Clásico de Res
Borscht is an Eastern European soup made with beef, and vegetables, including beets, which gives it its distinctive color. This is the definition of a comfort meal! It’s hearty, warm, and loaded with different vegetables: potatoes, cabbage, beets, carrots, onions.
Camotes Machacados
This recipe for smashed sweet potatoes is probably our favorite way to eat them! They pack a ton of flavor with its simple seasoning, and the added olive oil and broiler time, in the end, makes them brown and crispy.
Chuchitos Guatemaltecos
This recipe is from Mazatenango. Chuchitos are small tamales with chicken and a red chili-based sauce (recado), wrapped in corn husks.
Ensalada de Pollo con Tajín
This Tajín Chicken Salad is a welcomed addition to our salad weekly rotation for an easy lunch.
Albóndigas de Res
Meatballs with tomato sauce are always a crowd-pleaser, especially when served with pasta. This recipe results in juicy, flavorful meatballs that we are sure will become one of your go-to recipes.
Cazuela de Berenjena
For meatless cooking days, this is a perfect option. The texture of the roasted eggplant along with the cheese and tomato sauce makes it a hearty meal that pairs wonderfully with a green salad.