When it comes to the holidays, family and tradition are the focus; the gifts are extra. Families decide how and when they celebrate, like when to put up the tree, and then, there are the adopted joys ...

In Mexico and Central America, and for many Mexican American families, Christmastime means tamale time. From the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 through Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6, tamales ...

Paola is a cooking writer and avid cook who wrote her very first recipe for a key lime cookie pie at age six. She is a proud Pata Salada— that’s Mexican coastal surf speak for a native of Puerto ...

Growing up, casseroles made the regular dinner roster in our house. Tamale pie was always my go-to comfort food. It was a year-round staple for us, and whenever I heard that it was on the menu, I knew ...

With New Year’s around the corner, it’s the perfect time to share a celebratory tamale recipe. As an Italian transplant from the Midwest, I am what you would call an enthusiastic student when it comes ...

Tamale pie is one of those retro dishes that anyone growing up in the ’60s and ’70s is sure to remember. Although its name would lead you to believe it’s more of a Latin American dish, it’s hard to ...

In this video, my friend Martha shares with us her family recipe for tamales. This recipe was handed down to her by her grandmother. The best tamales I have EVER HAD! This video is also a fundraiser ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo — This holidays season, you can help give a voice to immigrant women living in Kansas City by purchasing authentic handmade tamales. The Tamale Kitchen was founded by Becky Gripp ...