Tamales Recipes

Tamales are a classic Mexican dish: warm and comforting and most definitely nostalgic. They are undoubtedly one of the most authentic and traditional dishes in both Mexican and Mexican-American cooking. We'd even venture to say that every Latina—Mexican or not—should have a back-pocket recipe for tamales. From the most classic to new takes on the tamal, there are lots of amazing recipes out there that are all worth trying at least once.

It's always a good idea to have a tried-and-true base recipe for a dish as classic as tamales, but since it's essentially a simple corn meal dough, there's always the option to get creative with fillings. Tamales can be filled with anything from the traditional pork with red sauce to a variety of vegan fillings that'll satisfy family members with more specific dietary and health needs. They can also vary widely when it comes to difficulty level; the masa is simple to make, but fillings can be either straightforward or quite complex.

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