Public Class: Holiday Tamales with Chef Luis Realpozo

Enjoy the authentic experience of crafting one of the most sought-after foods in Mexican cuisine -- tamales! A hallmark of the holiday season, tamales are a special treat with a balance of bright and earthy flavors. Chef Luis Realpozo will share the culinary lineage of masa and nixtamal, then lead you to prepare dough and add fillings. Along the way, you'll talk about traditional Mexican methods and salsa preparation.

What You Make: Pork Mole Verde Tamales and Vegetarian Butternut Squash & Roasted Poblano Tamales

What You Take Home: Recipes, Pork and Vegetarian Tamales, plus Two Salsas

About the Instructor: A native of Mexico’s Yucatan region, Chef Luis helped open the longstanding Taco Jane’s restaurant in San Anselmo. He has worked more than 20 years as a chef at Homeward Bound, now leading the kitchen serving daily meals at our largest shelter. He also has presented several culinary events featuring chocolate, an ancient ingredient in Mexican cuisine. 

Reservations close Dec. 10, 2026

*We are not able to accommodate dietary requests for hands-on events. Please read the menu carefully and contact us with any questions at events@hbofm.org.