tamales

Tamales are a fun portable snack.  I often freeze a bunch and then take a few for lunch.  They also make for a good team activity - I think I had June making tamales with me once, even though she claims not to like Mexican food.  Start by soaking corn husks in warm water.  Then mix the filling.  I like cheese with corn, green chilies, and pinto beans or maybe roasted pine nuts.  I usually add chopped garlic as well, but Kyle thinks garlic isn't very authentic. Of course, you may wish to add meat as well.  The masa herina gets mixed with veggie broth and maybe some garlic powder and then comes the fun part - assembly.  Basically, you want the husks to hold the dough with the filling inside.  You can figure it out.  Steam for 40 minutes and enjoy! (A bamboo steamer comes in pretty handy here.)