Meet chicken tamale pie — a tamale meets cornbread casserole that’s perfect for weeknights. A golden layer of tender cornbread bakes right in a skillet, forming a delicious crust that’s topped with a ...

2) MEASURE THE DOUGH AND FILLING: Many seasoned tamale cooks and Latinos measure ingredients by eye. Chef El Chile recommends measuring the dough or “masa” and the filling. This will ensure tamales of ...

Oma Lena always used pork in her filling, and she always made her tamales with lard. In addition, and this is where I stray from her recipe, she was a snout-to-tail cook -- using any and all cuts ...

Dice onion finely. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook onion, beef, garlic, olives and raisins until meat is browned. Do not add oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cool. Place flour and butter in ...