This is the second installment of a two-part series exploring the varieties of tamales Houston has to offer. You can read the first part here. Our world tour of tamales across Houston continues. This ...

SAN ANTONIO – Hundreds gathered early Tuesday across two San Antonio staples to get their hands on a necessary holiday tradition — tamales. KSAT’s Patty Santos and photojournalist Santiago Esparza ...

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As the year winds down and the air fills with the scent of banana leaves and seasoned masa, tamales season has officially arrived in Costa Rica. For those of us here, it’s a cherished signal that the ...

Celebrating the Christmas season should be filled with good cheer, family gatherings, special events and, of course, a memorable holiday dinner. Forget serving roast turkey, glazed ham or prime rib of ...

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 ...

When Miriam Cedeño Alvarez makes tamales, she can feel her mother at her side, guiding her through each step. Those steps are muscle memory for Cedeño Alvarez now, built from the first time she ...

Rick Martínez’s recipe is a hit with readers: “Wow. This is as legit as it gets. Amazing recipe, truly, truly authentic.” By Melissa Clark Good morning! Today we have for you: Rick Martínez’s tamales ...

The Christmas holidays in San Antonio have a unique distinction. “In some other cities, you take a bottle of wine or a gift for the hostess to a holiday party. In San Antonio, you take tamales,” says ...

It's cold. It's the holiday season. All of a sudden, a craving hits you, and you can't shake it: tamales. Not sure where to buy some in and around Nashville? Look no further. Particularly popular ...

This piece was posted years ago, but we republish it every year because it’s a great recipe with video instructions. It’s the season for tamales. Want the latest on the Mission and San Francisco? Sign ...

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