In a standing mixture fitted with a paddle, whip the shortening or lard with baking powder. Beat for three minutes so that ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021. Tamales are difficult to make. It’s part of why they feel so special around the holidays. Each component takes time: prepping the red chile ...

Simply translated, masa — the foundation for every perfect tortilla, tostada, tamale, pozole, arepa and gordita — means dough. It unites North and South America, defying any one cultural identity.

You ate a tamale, husk and all? ¡No manches! There is no real rule on how to eat a tamale – other than make sure YOU DON'T EAT THE HUSK! And before I go on, I need to clarify something. "Tamale" is ...

Restaurants, food trucks, caterers, bakeries and pop-ups will be serving all kinds of tamales while home cooks can get in on ...