Tamales

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  1. Diane Lane

    Diane Lane Veteran Member
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    I hadn't had tamales in quite a while, but got a craving for them recently. Someone in the area was making and selling them, so I got a couple of dozen, and they sure are delicious. I've never made tamales from scratch, but it's on my list of things to do.

    What food do you particularly enjoy?
     
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    Hi Diane! I used to love tamales when I was in the States. Homemade, of course were the best, but more than once I'd fine a can of Hormel's and just feed it straight to my poor heart! OUCH! I wish I had a can right now!

    The majority of the food that I eat are spicy and Thai. I guess that makes sense since I live there!
     
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    Ahh, I've been there, Richard, with the canned tamales, one an occasion or two. Were the homemade ones made by you, or someone else? I'll have to look around for a good recipe/tutorial, and see what is involved in making them.
     
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    They are so easy.....if.....your name is Grandma!
     
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    I love the video, thanks! They definitely look moister than the ones you get in the store here, and it looked as if they enjoyed the process (and the finished product) :).
     
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    I have not had tamales as far as I know. I did recently make a chicken questida that my grandson's liked. I used two large shells, refried beans, cheese and shredded chicken or turkey meat warmed up and sliced.
     
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    That sounds great to me, Pat! Right now I am too lazy to cook anything but you got me thinking!
     
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    I have never actually made tamales myself. I do have a good friend whose wife makes them and I have a brother who actually makes them as well each December for Christmas. So, I get homemade tamales from two different sources during the holiday season. I like home made tamales because they aren't just good to eat on their own, but they can be made into a casserole with chili and placed in Menudo. Both of which I have done wiht the homemade tamales. I have even bought the can tamales to use in Menudo as well. By the way my form of menudo also comes from a can.
     
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    :) "I'll be home (your home, that is) for Christmas!" I have not had menudo for years but when I was living in Los Angeles it was only about a half hour to Alvera (spelling) street and whenever I wanted that taste, it was easy to obtain!
     
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