Eating tamales is only half the fun! Whether you are stocking up your home freezer or gathering with friends, tamale-making is an enjoyable experience once you have the basics down pat. Chef Aarika will demonstrate how to get the masa just right, throw together delicious fillings, and steam off your delicious creations. Students are asked to bring a freezer-ready container to take home extra tamales at the end of class.

Menu:

• Pork and Red Chili Tamales with Fresh Masa

• Smoked Chicken and Jalapeno Jelly Tamales with Dry Masa with Bacon Fat

• Acapulco Style Banana Leaf Tamales with Black Beans, Cheddar and Chipotles

• Lola’s Fresh Corn Tamale Dough Smothered with Chorizo Pico de Gallo

• Sweet Orange Honey Dessert Tamales