Martinez used to make red pork tamales every Christmas with his family led by his mother, Gloria, from whom he learned the proper techniques to make masa. "When I went to culinary school ...

The resulting dough, called masa, is the basis for corn tortillas, chips, tamales and other specialty corn foods. Whole corn that has been nixtamalized is called hominy or posole, while the ground ...

Simmering meats, seasoned stuffing, and homemade corn masa — tamales represent ... leaves can also be used for wrapping tamales. "For banana leaves[,] make sure to wipe them clean and run ...

Ever wondered how to make the perfect tamale? Test your skills and enjoy a three-course meal at these local tamale classes.

Don’t spread the masa all the way to the edges. Leave a good inch of leaf empty to fold the tamales. Pack your steamer well, and make sure there is enough water for the cooking time. Most ...

Masa is primarily spread on either corn husks or plantain leaves and filled with various ingredients. They are steamed in a ...

The cookbook author shares her tips for gathering family around to make the delicious Mexican dish. Adobe/Jenny Martinez ...