A couple years ago, when I was doing “Life of Pie,” I made a tamale pie. Unlike the casserole that’s called a pie, I actually made it into a pie. This was not an easy task, as masa does not hold ...

During the holidays, there exists an unbreakable custom that for many Mexicans symbolizes a moment of family unity, tradition and one that simply cannot be skipped: preparing and eating tamales.

Tamales are a Mexican staple that, at one point, was only available at street vendors, restaurants, and from the kitchens of Mexican cooks. Now, they're widely available in grocery stores and big box ...

The best part of the holidays is the anticipation of unwrapping something special … and I’m not talking about gifts. Grabbing a plateful of tamales and unwrapping the corn husk layer to reveal soft, ...