Popular throughout Latin America, Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad) is a traditional potato salad made with carrots, peas and green beans in a creamy herb dressing.
Guatemalan Recipes
Traditional food in Guatemala is both delicious and healthy. It’s surprisingly diverse and reflects the influences of Mayan, Spanish, Arabic, Caribbean, African and Ladino cuisines.
Our collection of easy, authentic Guatemalan recipes (in English) includes family favourites like chicken pepián and regional favourites like kak-ik, the famous turkey soup of Coban.
We’ve even got recipes for popular Guatemalan street food like ceviche.
Spiked Eggnog Cocktail with Gingerbread
Experience some holiday magic with our Gingerbread Spiked Eggnog Cocktail! Blending creamy eggnog (rompope) with aromatic spiced rum and rich brandy, it’s the perfect festive indulgence.
Tortitas de Ejotes (Guatemalan Green Bean Fritters)
An easy recipe for tortitas de ejotes, delicious Guatemalan green bean fritters.
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Easy Coconut Rice and Red Beans
This Caribbean coconut rice and red beans recipe from Guatemala and Honduras features white rice, onion, red pepper, coconut milk and dried kidney beans.
Creamy Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
A creamy avocado salad dressing inspired by the bounty of avocados in Guatemala.
Salpicón de Mariscos (Seafood Salad)
Salpicón de mariscos features seafood, bell peppers, cucumber and onion in the BEST lime dressing. Enjoy at a tapas party or light lunch!
Sopa de Albondigas (Meatball Soup)
This healthy meatball soup – sopa de albóndigas – is popular in Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador and with everyone who tastes it!
Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Spanish Salt Cod Stew)
A traditional salt cod dish enjoyed in Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and Spain during Semana Santa, Christmas and New Year’s
Easy Spanish Chicken Stew with Chorizo
This easy, one-pot Spanish chicken stew (pollo guisado) features tender chicken, chorizo and olives in a velvety, spiced tomato sauce.