Making tamales requires quite a bit of skill, especially when rolling them. However, you can make the process easier by ...

Carrillo said a game changer in her technique came when she discovered the masa spreader, a plastic tool with a flat, smooth edge. Leal Bakery sells all the ingredients to make tamales at home ...

“If you haven't tried making cooked-masa varieties of tamales, give them a shot,” says Henry. “These varieties are more typical in Southern Mexico and Central America, and are typically ...

"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas ... This casserole, which features "layers of seasoned masa, a delicious filling, cream and cheese," can be prepped in advance and baked just ...

It fluctuates up and down." While tamales themselves are getting more expensive, the cost of the core ingredients to make them—like masa (corn dough)—has also increased dramatically.

Tamale-making is a very organized process ... Carrillo said a game changer in her technique came when she discovered the masa spreader, a plastic tool with a flat, smooth edge.