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Pecan Cajeta Tamales with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

pecan cajeta sweet tamale recipe

Pecan cajeta tamales with cinnamon whipped cream are the sweetest way to welcome Tamale season. Hola tamale season! Estoy lista to enjoy all the tasty tamales. Today I want to share how to make pecan cajeta tamales with cinnamon whipped cream.     Sweet tamales (tamales dulce) are one of my favorite parts of the […]

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Blackberry Coconut Tamales with Lime Glaze

blackberry coconut sweet tamales

Blackberry Coconut Tamales with Lime Glaze are the sweetest tamales for the sweetest tome of the year, Christmas! Sweet tamales filled with blackberries and coconut, served warm drizzled with lime glaze.       Mexican sweet tamales are the ultimate end of meal dessert for the holidays or any special occasion. Sweetened masa filled with […]

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Tamales

sweet tamale recipe

Pumpkin cream cheese tamales flavored with brown sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon are filled with a pumpkin cream cheese filling. Served warm with a dollop of whipped cream is the sweetest ending to your holiday meals.     I have combined my love of fall pumpkin desserts with one of my favorite holiday recipes – tamales! […]

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Salsa Verde Chicken Tamales {Tamales de Pollo con Salsa Verde}

Salsa verde chicken tamales served for a big fiesta

Salsa Verde Chicken Tamales made with chicken cooked in salsa verde until fork tender spooned onto a tender masa steamed in a corn husk make for the ultimate holiday feast. Excited to share this Tamale de Pollo con salsa verde recipe with you today.        I cannot imagine Christmas without tamales – chicken, […]

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How to make Authentic Beef Tamales + Video

beef tamale recipe

Tamales! Tamales! The holidays are not the holidays without tamales. Today I have teamed up with my amigos over at Beef Loving Texans to share a totally Texas tamales recipe, Brisket tamales.      If you are nervous to make tamales at home, no need to worry.Today, I am sharing all my tips & tricks […]

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How to Make Tamales de Frijol

It doesn’t feel like Christmas until the Tamales de Frijol hit the Comal.     Growing up Mami always made a small pot of tamales de frijol for us kids at her tamalada. Straight from the pot, warm with a sprinkle of salt – delicious.  These are some of my most cherished memories. Sharing the […]

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How to Prep Masa for Making Tamales

  I’m hosted our annual tamalada this weekend. It was SO much fun! It’s my favorite family event of the year. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my entire Familia together, making tamales. My Abuelita would be so proud we are carrying on this beloved tradition. Have you attempted making homemade tamales at home? Are […]

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How To Prep Corn Husks for Making Tamales

I’m hosting our annual tamalada this weekend. I am so excited! It’s my favorite family event of the year. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my entire Familia together, making tamales.     My Abuelita would be so proud we are carrying on this beloved tradition. Have you attempted making homemade tamales at home? Are […]

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Tamalada con La Michoacana – Homemade Pork Tamales

  I recently hosted a tamalada at my house with my friends over at La Michoacana Meat Market.  It was an evening of great food, tamales tips & tricks, and an amazing cocktail. Today I’m excited to share  with you a recap of the evening, along with the pork tamale recipe I shared. My daughter […]

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I'm Vianney, an Award-Winning Food Blogger, Recipe Developer and the Author of The Tex-Mex Slow Cooker and Latin Twist. Here in South Texas, we love to entertain and spend time in the company of good people. Sweet Life is a celebration of that connection and the vibrant, unique culture of South Texas.

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