Guatemala recipes

Fusing an intriguing blend of ancient Mayan dishes with American and Spanish influences, Guatemalan foods make up one of Central America's most colorful and hearty cuisines.

From arroz con leche to tres leche and polvorosass, here are 13 Guatemalan desserts to eat in Guatemala including buñuelos and champurradas.

Experience the flavors of this Guatemala, even when you're not there, with this list of 15 easy Guatemalan appetizers.

Here are my favorite Guatemalan traditional recipes perfect for Guatemala’s Independence or Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.

Get a taste of South America with these traditional Guatemalan foods. From enchiladas to stew to tamales and tostadas, these recipes are so irresistible.

This lightly-spiced chicken dish is the ultimate Guatemalan soul food. You'll find this velvety Mayan stew served at typical restaurants throughout the country. It's also a staple at family get togethers.

This traditional Spanish chicken stew is a one-pot comfort dish featuring chicken thighs slow-braised in a velvety tomato sauce of white wine, oregano, cumin, thyme and paprika. It gets an extra hit of deep, rich flavour from garlic-rich chorizo and briny, green olives. Usually served with fluffy white rice, this easy chicken stew (or pollo guisado Guatemalteco as it's known in Guatemala) goes great with thick slices of crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

The traditional Guatemalan Rice Quesadilla is a typical Guatemalan dessert, originally from eastern Guatemala, specifically from the department of Zacapa, but now it is available throughout the country.

Discover Hilachas, a delicious Guatemalan dish made with shredded beef, tomatoes, onions, and spices, served with tortillas or rice.

Delicious healthy chicken stew of tender shredded chicken in a fresh tangy tomatillo-cilantro sauce. Top with sliced avocado, chopped scallions and corn tortillas