Shredded Beef Tamales perhaps take the title as best comfort food of central and south America.

Pulled pork is encased in corn masa, then steamed until light and tender. Accompanying the tamal is a corn salsa spiked with serrano chile.

Homemade tamales are filled with sweet corn masa, steamed and served with a green chili avocado salsa for a delicious, gluten-free dinner!

Mexican Green Chile Pork Tamales steamed in corn husks.

These sweet tamales are filled with vanilla roasted pineapple and riesling poached raisins.

Beef Short Rib Tamales