The masa, or dough, is a very important element: Be sure to use fresh masa preparada (prepared masa) and chuck roast, as this shreds easily. Gather the whole family to make the tamales — everyone ...

Craving tamales but don’t need a massive batch? This small portion recipe for Tamales Rojos de Res (Red Beef Tamales) is the ...

1. Place the tomatoes and water in a medium pot and boil for 20 minutes; the tomatoes will be very soft and almost falling apart. Remove from heat and puree; the puree will be somewhat thick. 2.

"It is very labor-intensive. As I was growing up, my grandmother and grandfather had tamales for the holidays and made them by hand," Martinez said. "The thing that takes so long is the preparation.

In this recipe, since I am using chicken as the main ingredient in the filling, I decided to include a recipe for a cooked chicken and homemade stock. Of course, you can use your own homemade chicken ...

If your tamales are the talk of the town during the holidays, the Pearl wants your recipe. Tamales! Holiday Festival returns this December 7 from noon to 6 p.m., and the deadline to enter your recipe ...

Without a doubt, tamales are the kings at Tico tables. They are as important at Christmas time as turkey is at Thanksgiving in the U.S. They also demand many hours of work to prepare. Costa Ricans ...

PHOENIX — Making tamales is a holiday tradition in Mexico, but it’s also been embraced in other countries like the United States. For many Mexican Americans, it is a tradition that helps them remember ...