I have a girlfriend from Guatemala, is there anything that I can make her special for her birthday?

Question

that she would have from back home?

Like her mama would make her.

Authentic recipes or suggestions pls.

Answer 1

GRANDIOSO GUATEMALAN CHOCOLATE ECLAIR

DESSERT  

1 box graham crackers

2 boxes instant vanilla pudding

4 c. milk

1 med. container Cool Whip

1 can ready to spread chocolate frosting

Strawberries (if you wish to use as a topping)

Prepare pudding as directed on package. Fold Cool Whip into pudding. Line bottom of 9 x 13 inch cake dish with graham crackers. Spread a layer of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers. (Continue to alternate layers. Top layer MUST be graham crackers.

Spread frosting on top. Place halves of strawberries on top and cover partially with melted chocolate. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

hope this helps =]

Answer 2

Wow.  Good question!  I don't know but can you make that Grandioso Dessert and bring it to my house!  It sounds sooooooo YUMMY!

Answer 3

I found this recipe while browsing the net. It sounds yummy and I think I am going to try it myself. You could even have your friend help with the process of making them - create some fond memories. Good luck!

P.S. visit the site listed at the bottom of my post for a picture!

Rellenitos de Platano

INGREDIENTS

    * 6 plantains, peeled and broken into chunks

    * 1 (16 ounce) can refried black beans

    * 1 tablespoon white sugar

    * 1 teaspoon salt

    * 1 quart oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the plantains in water to cover in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Drain and mash.

2. In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the refried beans. Stir in the sugar and salt. Remove from heat.

3. To make the rellenitos, form a palm-sized amount of mashed plantains into a ball; flatten and place about a teaspoon of the bean mixture in the middle; then mold the sides of the plantain around the beans, making an egg-shaped ball.

4. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), or until a small amount of batter sizzles and browns in the oil. Fry rellenitos in oil until browned. Drain on paper towels.