Making tamales is labor intensive, but they're a staple of the end-of-year holidays for many families in the Southwest. It's hard work, and everyone's got to do it. It's a tradition for Anna Fossom ...

As the year winds down and the air fills with the scent of banana leaves and seasoned masa, tamales season has officially arrived in Costa Rica. For those of us here, it’s a cherished signal that the ...

Celebrating the Christmas season should be filled with good cheer, family gatherings, special events and, of course, a memorable holiday dinner. Forget serving roast turkey, glazed ham or prime rib of ...

When Miriam Cedeño Alvarez makes tamales, she can feel her mother at her side, guiding her through each step. Those steps are muscle memory for Cedeño Alvarez now, built from the first time she ...

At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence. The bodies had been dumped in an area ...

The Christmas holidays in San Antonio have a unique distinction. “In some other cities, you take a bottle of wine or a gift for the hostess to a holiday party. In San Antonio, you take tamales,” says ...

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Tamale season doesn't end with Christmas or Three Kings Day: On many Mexican tables, it lasts until Candlemas Day on Feb. 2. And although tamales are enjoyed throughout the year, it is during the ...

In a blender, add the tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves, habanero peppers, and water. Blend until smooth. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until just starting to sizzle. Add in the blended ...

While El Pasoans know we can serve a delicious tamal, the Sun City was overlooked when it came to a recent list of best places to get tamales in the United States. Yelp rounded up the top 25 must-try ...