Your Family’s Favorite Tamales

October 2021

HALLACAS HERO

WINNER:

Liliana’s Hallacas, Venezuela’s Holiday Tradition

Hallacas are Venezuela’s delicious version of tamales, and the look-forward-to-all-year favorite comida of our No. 1 Venezuelan home cook Liliana Hernández. She makes them without fail every December, even though it’s muchísimo trabajo: a two-day labor of love. “I’m from Venezuela. We have been in the States eight years now, so our two sons say they feel pretty American. I...

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