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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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  • Tamales

    Tamales

    Tamales from start to finish! This recipe uses dried corn husks for wrappers. Other tamales may use fresh corn husks or large tropical banana leaves. Tamale fillings are…

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  • Pork and Ancho Chile Tamales with Mexican Red Sauce

    Who says dinner party food can’t be low-calorie? For ease, make the pork mixture for these tamales a day or two ahead. The recipe makes quite a few…

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  • Chicken Tamales

    Chicken Tamales

    Ingredients 1/2 package dried corn husks for tamales* (about 20) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2  teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon  freshly…

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