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9 Easiest Fillings for Tamales (Your Family Will Love These)

It’s officially tamal season, and every time I find myself wracking my brain trying to come up with different fillings for tamales to please everyone. Some people don’t eat meat, others feel like the meal isn’t complete without it … some like veggies, others don’t. That’s why I always recommend including 2-3 different fillings when […]

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Plate of tamales,one of which is unwrapped. The text reads: "Why you should host a tamalada this year"

Why you should host a tamalada this Christmas (hint: it may be good for your health)

Making tamales is not easy work. While no step in the process is too difficult, there are just so many of them! In fact, I recently set out on an adventure to make homemade tamales all by myself, because I was working on recipe development (you can see the results here and here).  While I

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2 hands holding gourd of yerba mate. text reads "sharing a gourd: the nutrition of connection and yerba mate"

Sharing the gourd: the nutrition of connection and yerba mate

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Yerba Madre. As always, all opinions are my own. I only work with brands I trust and believe will bring value to this community. You can learn more about our editorial process and policies here.  I’ve always been a coffee gal (I’m Cuban, loving coffee was passed down to

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Bean and Cheese Tamales (Easy Vegetarian Tamales)

Bean and cheese tamales are a great option when you’re looking for crowd-pleasing vegetarian tamales! Bean and cheese is a classic vegetarian filling for Mexican dishes like tamales, tacos, and more because it adds protein and plant-based fiber. Plus, the melty cheese and soft beans just taste great together! I love making bean and cheese

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