Tamales are one of the oldest foods prepared and consumed in the Americas, with representations dating back to around 200 B.C. in the Mayan area of Mexico and Guatemala. As such, they are an important ...

For the last 25 years, Christmas Eve has been filled with the hustle and bustle of making tamales. It all began in a small ...

Put the corn husks in a shallow dish, add hot water to cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse to remove any silk. Cover the husks with a damp kitchen towel and set aside. While the husks are ...

Learn to make a vegetarian tamales recipe by using vegetable oil in the masa for a smooth dough that is easier to spread on the corn husks when assembling the tamales. A majority of the tamale recipes ...

"History favors the winners," says Jorge Gaviria, author of the newly released book "Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple." You've probably heard of Maseca or Frito-Lay. But ...

if you've never had a tamale, you're missing out on a versatile dish that showcases corn front and center. From the husks ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tamales are one of the oldest foods prepared and consumed in the Americas, with representations dating back to around 200 B.C. in the Mayan ...