Tamales

Labor intensive, yes, but typically made as a group project and a fun one at that. The tamales in the frozen food aisle may be a quick fix, but they’re barely worth eating. These, on the other hand, are worth the effort.

If you are using any of the chicken fillings, shred the chicken finely, then mix with the accompanying sauce.

You can buy dried corn husks at any market that carries a range of Latin products; same with masa harina, though finding fresh masa may be a bit mor