That’s wonderful! Tamales are a delightful treat, and making them is a fantastic way to celebrate the season. If you’re planning to make tamales, here’s a basic recipe to get you started: Traditional Pork Tamales Recipe: Ingredients: For the Filling: 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: Approximately 2 hours Servings: 6-8 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4-5 pounds beef sirloin roast (bone-in for more flavor) Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours Servings: 4-6 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds) Salt and black pepper to taste 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 2 tablespoons olive…
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Servings: 6-8 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For Chili Verde: 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium tomatillos, husked and chopped 2 poblano peppers, seeded and…
Preparation Time: 1 hour (plus overnight soaking) Cooking Time: 3 hours Servings: 8-10 Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: For the Tripe: 2 pounds honeycomb tripe, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces Water for soaking and cleaning 1/4 cup white vinegar Salt for cleaning For the Soup: 1 pound beef feet (pata), split lengthwise 1 pound beef…
Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1/4 cup bell peppers, finely chopped (use a mix of colors for visual appeal) 2 tablespoons milk Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, chopped herbs, salsa, or avocado…
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Servings: 4-6 Difficulty Level: Moderate Ingredients: For Carne Asada: 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak Juice of 2 limes 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For Chile Verde Sauce: 1…
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless), about 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and black…
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 3-4 hours on high, 6-8 hours on low Servings: 4-6 Difficulty Level: Easy Ingredients: 2.5 lbs (about 1.1 kg) chicken wings, split at joints, tips discarded 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2…
Preparation Time: 2 hours (including rising time) Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Servings: 1 loaf Difficulty Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 to 4 1/2…