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 ...

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 ...

Discard stems and seeds of dried chiles. Rinse chiles in a colander and place chiles in a medium pot. Add 2 quarts water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until chiles are soft, 20-25 ...

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 ...

I've written about her recipe before, and I'm including a variation of it here, but hers is not the only recipe I use. Oma Lena always used pork in her filling, and she always made her tamales with ...

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

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...