Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Tamales are one of the most iconic foods of Mexico. These ...

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 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 ...

For years I’ve made excuses about why I never tried making homemade tamales. Even though I’ve eaten many tamales in my lifetime, I didn’t grow up in a family that gathers together to make their own. I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dating back to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, evidence of tamales recipes dates back to as early as 8000 BC. Made of masa dough with ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Juan Carlos Barajas, culinary director of the Indio International Tamale Festival happening in California's Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley in California is home to ...

Discover how tamales became a cultural symbol of family, migration, and community across Mississippi and the Delta region.