We love to use Basil Syrup to sweeten iced tea and lemonade, since the basil gives it a special and aromatic sweetness to your drinks.
Grilled Eggplant a la Italian
We’ve posted Grilled Eggplant back in May, but this recipe is a rendition to my dad’s version. I can’t remember where he got the idea for this recipe, I only know that I love it every time he makes it.
Grilled Pesto Chicken Panini
I made a few changes to the Grilled Pesto Chicken Panini from Sandra Lee. Iserved it with the Grilled Mango and Grilled Eggplant a la Italian.
Guest Foodie: Mariano Blanding’s Gallo Beer and Michelada
Guatemalan week cannot be complete if we don’t mention Michelada and our local beer, Cerveza Gallo. This is the beer we drink for our birthday, our friends’ and family’s birthdays, on weddings, on weekends, (or weekdays… wink, wink!) for the happy times… and the bad…
Coconut Bread Loaf
Coconut bread is native to the northern part of Guatemala: Izabal. Ingredients such as coconut, plantains, bananas and seafood are staples of this region.
Dobladas de Queso
Dobladas de Queso are one of those dishes than can be eaten at any time of day. It could be part of a lunch if served with soup and a salad, or as part of breakfast if served together with scrambled eggs and beans.
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 chilies and accompanied by small white tamales steamed in banana leaves.
Horchata Cupcakes
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!
