Insider Secrets

Have you ever wondered how to make REAL Costa Rican tamales like the ones served at Christmas in every Tico home? After our tamal-making adventure went viral last week, hundreds of you asked for the authentic recipe — and today, I'm sharing my family's traditional tamal recipe that's been passed down for generations! This isn't a quick recipe (fair warning!), but it's THE authentic way Costa Rican families make tamales for holidays and special celebrations. Grab your apron, c