Virginia Hernandez’s tamales are considered the best by her friends and family. She makes them with pork, poblano peppers or chicken. There are even the more distinct ones called sweet tamales – or ...

When the holidays roll around I always love going to Hispanic Markets and buying fresh tamales of every variety. Tamales are available year round, however, they are prevalent during the holidays. Get ...

Bring authentic Mexican flavor to your kitchen with these easy Red Tamales (Tamales Rojos) filled with savory refried beans ...

They might take some effort, but it's so worth it.

Whether you have a favorite recipe for tamales that you're looking to perfect or you're totally new to making them, it's a great idea to troubleshoot ahead of time. These are some of the most common ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misidentified Pete Martínez's mother, Adelaide Martínez, and his sister, Virginia Martínez. For some, preparing tamales in December ...

Rudy Mendez adds more freshly made tamales into a pot for the 35 minute steaming process during the 36th annual Mendez Tamale Day at Mendez's home in Lincoln Park, Michigan, December 8, 2012. Mendez, ...