Horchata has been prepared in Guatemala for several centuries and it is cooked in the same manner as in Mexico. Now you can make fresh horchata at home.
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 meal. This practice has a very long history, going back thousands of years to the Mayan empire. Guatemalan Tortillas are…
Chicken with Orange & Pepitoria Sauce
I wanted to capture pepitoria taste in a sauce to serve with browned chicken. This Chicken with Orange & Pepitoria Sauce turned out great!
Guatemalan Cuisine Week
September 15th is Guatemala’s Independence Day, so at The Foodies’ Kitchen we will have a Guatemalan Cuisine Week.
Guatemalan Artisan Candies
Happy Independence Day Guate! Sept 15th will mark 189 years of independence, and to celebrate we’ll feature a few regional recipes and some Guatemalan fusion recipes so all our viewers from abroad can get a general idea about our local cuisine and flavors.
Guest Foodie: Jake Van Ness’ Grilled Steak and Blue Cheese with Berry Glaze
A few weeks ago, while I was making breakfast, Jake was watching Paula Deen and her sons on The Food Network (We love everything on TFN and on the Cooking Channel!) and when breakfast was almost done, he came downstairs just to turn on the…
Lentil Stew
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 we always have a grain day during the week (we playfully call it “slop day”). I either make garbanzo beans,…
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 sandwich to give it a little punch… and also make it more filling.
Mardi Gras Cupcakes: Yellow Cake Cupcakes and Purple Chocolate Cupcakes
We were invited to a end-of-summer Mardi Gras BBQ. I jumped right at the chance to make dessert. Mardi Gras Cupcakes are great for BBQs since you don’t require a plate or silverware to eat them.