Corn as a grain has a myriad of uses. From Southern cornbread and grits to Mexican tortillas, the New World grain is the base ...

Learn how to make easy green chile masa for tamales filled with rich beef chile colorado. This homemade recipe uses simple ingredients and a step-by-step method to create soft, flavorful tamales ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you can't get your hands on a bag of masa harina, fear not! We have some easy substitute suggestions ...

Buy the right masa: fresh, unprepared tamale masa. It’s finer than tortilla masa because it’s ground three or four times, while tortilla masa is ground only once. You want it wet, and dated for ...

When I was helping test recipes for The Tex-Mex Cookbook we tried to come up with a manageable recipe for two dozen tamales at a time. With Christmas just around the corner, here is a recipe for the ...

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. The autumn cookbook publishing season has just kicked off, and it’s a particularly exciting one — especially for cooks who enjoy exploring the world in their ...

Combine fresh masa or masa harina mixture, lard, and salt in large bowl. Knead until well blended, adding warm water by teaspoonfuls as needed until dough is soft but not sticky. Divide into 12 equal ...

"Tamales are often made by Mexican matriarchs to feed a crowd at parties or weddings," says chef Alex Stupak.Use this recipe to prepare Stupak's Steamed Pork Tamales, Fried Pork Tamales or Tamal Pie.