Growing up as a first-generation Mexican American ... Monday afternoon — it’s the best comfort food. Leftovers are the best! Making a full batch of tamales will definitely feed a crowd.

You’re not having a true Texas holiday if there are no tamales at your table. The Lone Star State has a rich history of Mexican-American ... grab some delicious and authentic options.

It wasn’t until I moved to New York City for college that I realized how much I took the tamales of my childhood holidays for granted. A born-and-raised Southern Californian with a big Mexican ...

Keep in mind that while tamales can be eaten throughout the year, Christmastime has become popular for this traditional Mexican dish primarily made with masa, a dough made from ground corn.

And those foods are as varied as America itself: baked ham, roasted turkey (or goose), prime rib, crown roast, lasagna, rack of lamb, pizza, chili, clam chowder and tamales, to name a few.

"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas ... Jinich is a chef, cookbook author and the host of "Pati's Mexican Table" and "La Frontera" on PBS. "This is especially true during the holidays ...

Coloradans take Mexican cuisine seriously and tamales are no exception—so it’s not surprising that Denver has some stellar spots to pick up the specialty. The dish—traditionally made from masa (corn ...

And, of course, there are good — and often highly creative — tamales to be found at restaurants throughout town. Many of the best tamales ... destination for Mexican fast eats with a fondness ...

Growing up as a first-generation Mexican ... tamales so there’s more than enough to freeze. Plus, they can be frozen raw or steamed, which are an ideal make-ahead meal that’s wonderful for the ...