And the trick to cooking them without plantain leaves. Tamales are synonymous with Hispanic cuisine and while each country wraps, fills and cooks each version differently, the taste of tradition is ...

If it weren’t for the amazing ingredient called masa harina, we wouldn’t have tortillas, tamales, or lots of other classic ...

In Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican American families, Christmastime means tamale time. From the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6, tamales ...

Many recipes use lard in the corn masa, but Martinez uses oil to slim down his version, which contains about 5 grams of fat. But he said the key to making a flavorful tamale is the meat. He describes ...

When the holidays roll around I always love going to Hispanic Markets and buying fresh tamales of every variety. Tamales are available year round, however, they are prevalent during the holidays. Get ...

This collection of recipes is guaranteed to be a hit with everyone you invite over. It will help you create a holiday ...

The plastic bags are sticking to the corn masa, causing the disks of tender dough to tear, and Diana Kennedy is not happy. "Anyone would think I'm a novice, and I've made thousands of these damn ...