For many people in both the U.S. and Mexico, tamales are a deeply cherished and traditional food eaten throughout the year, ...

Discard stems and seeds of dried chiles. Rinse chiles in a colander and place chiles in a medium pot. Add 2 quarts water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until chiles are soft, 20-25 ...

In a standing mixture fitted with a paddle, whip the shortening or lard with baking powder. Beat for three minutes so that you can get the maximum amount of aeration. Once that’s done, add the ...

Gumbo is a top-notch comfort food stew centered around a flavorful roux and the holy trinity of Southern cooking: aromatic ...

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but at no time is this more evident than the holiday season: For as long as I can remember, cooking and eating together has been a central part of our family’s ...

Excerpted with permission from The Latin Table: Easy, Flavorful Recipes from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Beyond by Isabel Cruz. Copyright 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing ...

George Avila went home to Fresno this week with a gift for the whole family--a healthy new recipe for tamales. During childhood Christmases, the student at UC Irvine learned from his mother and ...

Beyond being a traditional Mexican dish, tamales represent a cultural emblem full of history, unity and tradition.

Victoria’s Bakery-Deli in Redding, California, is a family-run business specializing in authentic Mexican pastries and foods.