Norah Littleton

Light, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these simple tamales are perfect for snacking any time of day.

This warming Mexican stew gets its bold depth of flavor from a slow-cooked beef stock and a spicy Guajillo chile sauce.

A miso compound butter is the perfect accompaniment to a baked sweet potato.

Spicy, savory ground pork, corn, and peppers are blanketed in a fluffy, cheesy cornbread in this ode to the tamale fit for a crowd.

Moist pumpkin cake is rolled up with a spiced cream cheese frosting in this show-stopping fall dessert.

Chicken salad gets a transformation thanks to tartness from pomegranate and crunch from cassava and hazelnuts.

A soy, ginger, and garlic marinade adds flavor to chicken and also works as the perfect glaze while you're grilling.

Spam and pineapple join forces for a salty-sweet and pantry-friendly way to use up leftover rice.

Marinating cauliflower in a yogurt-spiced paste adds an intense boost of flavor to this vegetarian main course.

This classic Mexican snack is stuffed with cheese, coated in an egg white batter, and fried.

Shredded and spiced chicken and charred corn rolled up and fried until crispy = the perfect on-the-go hangover snack.

This simple, traditional tomato-centric Mexican dish is surprisingly light.