Holiday Tamale Party

When I saw tamales, the real deal and not the generic Mexican restaurant version, for sale at Christmastime in Birmingham thanks to HICA (The Hispanic Interest Organization of Alabama), I thought one thing: tamale party.

Thanks to my friend Brianne, a tamale dinner party we had!

And thanks to gathering two Cooking Light editors, one Cooking with Paul Deen Magazine test kitchen professional, and two former Southern Living/MyRecipes.com editors, our spread was quite festively colorful and delicious. We might not all work together anymore, but fortunately, some of our original Southern Progress potluck crew can still reunite, over a meal of course.

Tamales, Citrus and Jicama Salad, Cranberry Christmas Salsa

Menu:

Margaritas

Tortilla Chips

Guacamole
(Traditional) Salsa

Cranberry Christmas Salsa (from Renee)

Pork Tamales, Poblano Pepper Tamales (from HICA)

Citrus and Jicama Salad

Mexican Chocolate Cream Pie (from Cooking Light)

Merry Christmas Eating Season!