As Pati Jinich quickly yet gingerly spreads whipped masa into corn husks, it becomes apparent: The cookbook author and TV host has been doing this for years. She gracefully folds the stuffed wrappings ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Tamales are one of the most iconic foods of Mexico. These ...

This particular recipe, adapted from what my mother and I remember of my tatarabuela’s (great-grandmother) tamales, is rather specifically for tamales as they are commonly made in Nogales, Sonora. It ...

For many High Desert families, tamales are a Christmas treat that goes back generations. The time involved in creating homemade tamales can pose a challenge when family groups get smaller, or ...

When you walk in Maria Rios' kitchen, you know immediately: She's cooking tamales. A wonderful, spicy steam permeates the air. And a tableful of ingredients are waiting to make more. Tamales, tasty ...

For many San Antonians during the holiday season, unwrapping tasty tamales is about as common as unwrapping gifts. One cannot deny the feeling of excitement that arises quicker than the cloud of ...

Unwrapped tamale and pile of wrapped tamales - Sergio Hayashi/Shutterstock Tamales have a reputation for being difficult to make. However, it's not necessarily that they're technically hard to whip up ...