Homemade Chicken Tamales

For this recipe, you will need 24 dried cornhusks, extra virgin olive oil, 2 pounds of chicken thighs, one medium onion (chopped), four garlic cloves (chopped), fresh cilantro (chopped), chili powder, ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, yellow or white cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, eggs, and vegetable oil. To make the tamales, you will need to place the 24 cornhusks in a large bowl. Pour enough boiling water over the husks to cover them. If they won’t stay covered, place another bowl on top to weigh them down. Let them soak for … Continue reading

Tamale Pie

I love Mexican food and this recipe for tamale pie is sensational. My husband went out with his best friend tonight, but tomorrow night, he is getting this for dinner! For this recipe, you will need yellow corn meal, garlic spread (crushed garlic can be used as well), one pound of ground beef, one medium onion, a can of whole kernel corn, shredded cheddar cheese, olive oil, one can of black whole olives, chili powder, and two cans of tomato sauce. To prep for this recipe, you will need to chop your onion into 1/4 to 1/2 inch sections. Leaving … Continue reading