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.

Making tamales at home is simpler than it looks. With basic ingredients and a repeatable process, anyone can master them ...

"These are likely the last tamales I will ever make," my aunt and godmother Vicky says as she hands me bags filled with four varieties. This may not be a heartfelt prediction: In fact, Tia Vicky has ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- It's the week of Christmas, which means it's tamale time for many families preparing to celebrate the holiday. Action News dived into the rich history of the Christmas staple and how ...

While tamales — the traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa and filled with meat, vegetables, cheese, and seasonings, then wrapped typically in a corn husk and steamed to delicious perfection — ...

Learn how to reheat tamales so they taste freshly made, even if you just dug them out of your freezer or refrigerator.

During the weeks surrounding Christmas and New Year’s, tens of thousands of people will flock to Amapola Market in the Los Angeles area to buy freshly produced masa for making tamales, a cherished ...