Featuring homemade masa dough and a chipotle-cheese filling, these vegetarian tamales are a labor of love that's worth the ...

"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 ...

There are differences between masa harina for tortillas and masa harina for tamales. While the flavor of the masa harina won’t taste very different, it’s the grind on the corn that makes an overall ...

And the Texas Tamale Company, which also sells its corn husk-wrapped packages of masa and fillings in grocery stores across the country, is waiting to mail them a taste of the holidays.

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 WHEN YOU MAKE TAMALES, YOU’RE NOT JUST MAKING A FEW, YOU’RE MAKING DOZENS. THERE ARE SO MANY INGREDIENTS AT PLAY, SO IT’S KEY TO HANDLE THEM ALL SAFELY. KEEP THE MASA CHILLED AND THE ...

Each tamale has its own special flavor integrated into the soft and light homemade masa. Their meat options demonstrate the amount of care this family-owned joint puts into the food they serve.

Tamales come in all kinds of flavors but typically include masa wrapped around meat, cheese and other innovative ingredients. Some families, including mine, put an olive or two in the tamal.