It’s tamale time. This Mexican comfort food has a long history and is an essential part of every major holiday, particularly Christmas. It’s also the perfect portable snack for holiday travelers. They ...

For many California families, tamales are as much a part of Christmas as candy canes. The traditional Meso-American dish remains popular on winter holidays until New Year's Eve. Tamales, a warriors’ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sweet cream cheese tamales from Delia's. (Polly Anna Rocha/MySA) Tamale season is finally here, and for some people in San Antonio ...

When Pauline Alvarado thinks about the Christmases of her childhood, she remembers the whole family packed in the kitchen making tamales. She remembers her little hands kneading masa dough, wiping ...

Make your holiday feast extra special with these tasty Mexican Christmas dishes. This collection of recipes will make your party a hit and create wonderful memories for everyone. Anyone who loves a ...

Across Arizona, tiny Mexican bakeshops are serving unforgettable tamales that locals happily seek out again and again.

Food writer and event producer Paola Briseño González serves these slow-cooked lamb tamales at her annual holiday parties. Wrapped in banana leaves for a custard-like texture, they’re finished with a ...

It’s not really Christmas in Arizona without having a tamale or two. Wrapped in warm cornmeal dough and packed with such delicious fillings as cheese and chile peppers, tamales have long been the ...

When Pauline Alvarado thinks about the Christmases of her childhood, she remembers the whole family packed in the kitchen making tamales. She remembers her little hands kneading masa dough, wiping ...

After a February full of snow, rain and wind, Portlanders are on the hunt for a comforting meal. What better way to warm up than with a plate of tamales? Last week, we asked readers for the best spot ...