This Vegan Tamales Recipe has a delicious, savory pumpkin and jalapeno filling wrapped in a well seasoned masa dough then steamed to perfection.

Since I’m not vegan, when I cook something without meat, my goal is to make something that will be loved whether you’re vegan or not. A lot of vegan and meatless meals I’ve had in the past seemed pretty bland. For the vegan dishes I develop here, I like to say “No” to bland food. From the sauce to the filling, I’ve layered lots of flavors for a tasty vegan version of the traditional tamal.

This sweet tamale recipe is brimming with raspberry goodness in both the masa dough and the filling for a burst of sunshine in every bite.

Tamale recipes are available in both savory and sweet versions. This was the first time I tried to make a sweet version and they’re AMAZING! I’m going to give Tamales de Framboises (Spanish for “Raspberry Tamales”) two thumbs way up.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy is an easy and delicious gluten free recipe for tender chicken smothered in homestyle gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or gluten free pasta.

I know you’ve seen a lot of recipes for Chicken and Gravy. I have too. The recipes I found all included packets of gravy mix and canned soup. I wanted to make this recipe with no canned soup and no gravy mix. I think it’s safe to say that “mom wouldn’t let me!” ha! But, really, it’s true. She says that I can’t learn to cook if I take a bunch of shortcuts.