Who makes the best homemade tamal in Phoenix? During Food City's 21st Annual Tamale Competition, judges determined that Valley resident Elena Bustamante makes the best homemade tamal in Phoenix. Her ...

For the first time in its 23-year history, a pair of relatives who competed against one another in the annual Food City Tamale-Making Contest were crowned winners. Diana Chacón won first place in the ...

The smell of dough, whether used for tamales or churros, hung in the air. Folklorico dancers waved their colorful skirts. Long lines for food were everywhere. But the stars of the 10th annual ...

Prepare the cornhusks. Cover the husks with very hot water, weight with a plate to keep them submerged, and let stand until the husks are pliable. For forming the tamales, separate out 28 of the ...