This tamale filling reveals Spanish influence. Its mix of sweet and sour flavors seems startling, but is actually very friendly and delectable.

Banana leaf tamales can be filled with just about anything that you think sounds delicious. Here is a deeply red hued and delicious chicken filling for you to use or draw inspiration from.

A step-by-step guide to making banana leaf tamales filled with winter staples. These lovely parcels are beautiful and delicious!

Locally roasted nuts are the star in this gluten-free cookie made from pantry staples.

This non-traditional version of the New Year’s Day classic puts the hot sauce into the peas themselves.

This shocking pink version of cranberry relish comes from NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg’s mother-in-law.

This simple recipe from the Vincent Family doubles the flavor by boiling the berries in cranberry juice rather than water.

For Dia de Los Muertos, families make sugar skulls and tenderly letter the name of deceased relatives on the forehead in commemoration.

This mulled cider is brightly flavored with ginger and lemon grass.

A simple, scrumptious stew for a Chinese New Year feast or a cold winter’s night.

This crispy and custardy stuffing is as simple as can be.

Tons of flavorful veggies fill this beef (or vegetable!) broth borshcht.

From Elizabeth Montes, Sahagún Handmade Chocolates

From The Thanksgiving Table by Diane Morgan

From The Thanksgiving Table by Diane Morgan

Barb Foulke of Freddie Guys Hazelnuts shares her mom’s Thanksgiving recipe.