They are one of the oldest foods still eaten today. The first to make them were the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, Olmecs and Toltecs beginning in Mesoamerica about 8,000 B.C. I’m talking, of course, about ...

Ask Latinos about Christmastime tamales — and their cousins, including Venezuelan hallacas and Puerto Rican pasteles — and prepare to hear three words over and over: labor of love. Fast, easy and ...

Tamales exude fragrant steam, perfuming their space with the happy smell of masa, of meat, cheese, vegetables, fruit, herbs, ...

In Los Angeles, nothing says "winter holidays" quite like tamales. Here are our favorite local restaurants serving tamales, ...

Heat a comal, griddle, or large skillet over high heat. Heat banana leaves, as you would a tortilla, one at a time, about ...

Spanish may have been lost in our fourth-generation Mexican American family, but food has always kept us connected to our ...

Chefs share the most common errors people make when cooking tamales, and how to avoid them. So, next time you whip up a batch ...

Looking to try out a new tamale recipe? Or maybe tweak family tradition a bit? If you're looking to experiment in the kitchen ...

Put in blender with garlic, 1/2 cup of water, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds. Pour salsa in leftover chicken broth. Add a bay ...

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The holiday season is not just a time for gatherings; it’s a vibrant celebration brimming with joy, love, and cherished ...

The vegan Mexican food spot will offer Christmas tamales for preorder ahead of permanently closing its Santa Ana location.