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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 ...

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.

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misidentified Pete Martínez's mother, Adelaide Martínez, and his sister, Virginia Martínez. For some, preparing tamales in December ...

One of my go-to meals is tamales, and in my opinion, they are one of the tastiest and most popular dishes for a night out on the town, complete with a few frosty margaritas. But knowing how to reheat ...

Hispanic Heritage can be seen in many things, whether it be music, food, art, dancing, and so much more. An important part of ...