Tamales
Vegetables, cheese, and green chiles provide fillings for these tamales. The collection includes calabacitas con queso and poblano preparations, with the method shaping each wrapped serving.
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Calabacitas con Queso Tamales
Inspired by the beloved Mexican dish Calabacitas con Queso, these tamales celebrate the fresh flavors of summer with tender zucchini, sweet Roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro,…
Hatch Green Chile & Cheese Tamales Sorpresa con Chile Poblano
Bold, fire-roasted poblanos packed with spicy Hatch Green Chile Tamales, sweet corn, and melty Oaxaca cheese—topped with a creamy, smoky, and spicy chipotle-lime sauce that bites back (in…
Tamales Sorpresa con Chile Poblano
These Tamales Sorpresa con Chile Poblano are a delicious fusion of roasted poblano chiles and sweet Tamales de Elote, resulting in a perfect blend of smoky, savory, and…
Tamales de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales)
Tamales de Elote are a delicious Mexican treat, perfect for the holidays or any special celebration. These sweet corn tamales are soft, fragrant, and slightly sweet, offering a…
Chicken Tinga Tamales
Learn how to make tamales with this recipe for delicious chicken tinga tamales with tomatoes and chipotles in adobo. You can also swap in turkey for the chicken…
Sweet Tamales with Dulce de Leche
It still surprises me how many people don’t know how delicious sweet tamales can be. For many, the only tamal is the traditional savory version filled with chicken,…
Instant Pot Tamales
The purpose of this recipe is to create simple instructions specific to Instant Pot. I have glossed over most of the prep work, and focused here on the…
Chipotle Pork Tamales with Cilantro-Lime Crema
For gift-giving, assemble and steam tamales. Cool and freeze, wrapped in husks, in an airtight container. Give frozen to loved ones with a note about reheating. No need…
Pork Tamales
Ingredients Pork Filling 2-1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 yellow onions, coarsely chopped 7 garlic cloves 2 quarts warm water 1/2 bunch cilantro, rinsed…
Turkey Tamales
Tamales are a holiday staple for Mexican-American families from the Rio Grande Valley up to North Texas, and not just at Christmas. “We have a big market for…
