Put the corn husks in a shallow dish, add hot water to cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse to remove any silk. Cover the husks with a damp kitchen towel and set aside. While the husks are ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to Fall, there's one thing that's hard to resist: pumpkin spice. It's the flavor of the season, featured in everything from lattes to beer and even pasta, and, thanks to celebrity chef ...

Cinco de Mayo is coming up, and what a great time to learn a new technique and surprise your family or friends with a fantastic meal of homemade tamales. Like many traditional cooking techniques, one ...

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 ...

For a holiday season filled with tradition, family and friends, make tamales a part of the festivities. Tamales have been linked with celebrations and solemn offerings since Aztec times, according to ...

SAN ANTONIO — La Familia Cortez is keeping San Antonio culture alive through the annual La Gran Tamalada festival downtown, for which they hand-roll about 250,000 tamales each year to satisfy the ...