Growing up as a first-generation Mexican American ... we would make tamales by the hundreds — and the recipe was never really written down. It was mostly a combination of my mom and grandma ...

So, follow the recipe and don't think you know better ... The ones that many people are familiar with are Mexican tamales, but Delta-style tamales are an option that's often overlooked outside ...

I enjoyed the recent story about the “tamale tías” in Albuquerque who make and sell thousands of Mexican-style tamales for local tamale lovers. It’s a Christmas and New Year’s tradition ...

"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 ...

A born-and-raised Southern Californian with a big Mexican American ... buying dozens of tamales for themselves and as gifts. In November alone, customers hungry for a Texas-style tamal will ...

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.

You’re not having a true Texas holiday if there are no tamales at your table ... The meal includes a tamale casserole, Mexican-style rice, black bean salad with corn and jimaca, roasted tomato ...

Growing up as a first-generation Mexican ... tamales were — and will always be — a holiday staple. They’re a labor of love that brings everyone together. Coming from an incredibly large family, we ...