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

Create this pork tamale recipe with authentic Mexican flavors and wrap them in banana leaves to add a distinct flavor, color, and aroma. I grew up eating these tamales from Veracruz, where my mother ...

Earlier this month, celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe moved from Los Angeles to Raleigh to open up High Horse, an upscale new restaurant in City Market. On Tuesday, Tanabe celebrates High Horse’s first ...

Instructions: Using a medium saucepan, add water and chiles. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside and cool for about 10 minutes. In a blender, blend chiles ...

In Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican American families, Christmastime means tamale time. From the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6, tamales ...

There are dozens of dishes called tamales with nothing in common except that they are folded before being cooked in a wrapping, usually corn husks. Place corn flour in a large bowl and add 4 cups of ...

Many recipes use lard in the corn masa, but Martinez uses oil to slim down his version, which contains about 5 grams of fat. But he said the key to making a flavorful tamale is the meat. He describes ...

For many San Antonians during the holiday season, unwrapping tasty tamales is about as common as unwrapping gifts. One cannot deny the feeling of excitement that arises quicker than the cloud of ...

People who make homemade tamales, usually have a unique ritual, an improvisation, a tried-and-true rule, a tip from a sage ...