When I was helping test recipes for The Tex-Mex Cookbook we tried to come up with a manageable recipe for two dozen tamales at a time. With Christmas just around the corner, here is a recipe for the ...

"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 ...

I know the word “masa” means dough, particularly corn dough, but it might as well be short for “miracle,” because the process of producing this staple of Mexican (and other Central and South American) ...

One of the most important holidays in Mexico is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which begins November 1 and is a two-day celebration honoring deceased friends and loved ones. Aaron Sanchez, ...

John Hernandez takes a break from his day job at Oddfellows Cafe to run a weekend tamale pop-up called Casa Masa. His range of tamale varieties is impressive, from traditional to vegan to gourmet ...

I know the word “masa” means dough, particularly corn dough, but it might as well be short for “miracle,” because the process of producing this staple of Mexican (and other Central and South American) ...