Discard stems and seeds of dried chiles. Rinse chiles in a colander and place chiles in a medium pot. Add 2 quarts water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until chiles are soft, 20-25 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Claudia Alarcón covers food, drinks and travel in places near and far. Tamales are one of the most iconic foods of Mexico. These ...

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 ...

Fri, November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC Make the masa mixture: In a large bowl, add the masa harina. Dissolve the salt in the hot water and add to the masa harina. Mix well until there are no dry ...

Earlier this month, celebrity chef Katsuji Tanabe moved from Los Angeles to Raleigh to open up High Horse, an upscale new restaurant in City Market. On Tuesday, Tanabe celebrates High Horse’s first ...

Dear Recipe Doctor, I absolutely LOVE tamales and I would really like to make them at home without lard and with all sorts of more healthful ingredients. I don't have a lot of time in the kitchen ...

Instructions: Using a medium saucepan, add water and chiles. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside and cool for about 10 minutes. In a blender, blend chiles ...

Many recipes use lard in the corn masa, but Martinez uses oil to slim down his version, which contains about 5 grams of fat. But he said the key to making a flavorful tamale is the meat. He describes ...

There’s a certain point in time in late August when the afternoon light begins to shift. It’s not as harsh as July light. It softens, gets a little hazy. For some people, it marks the beginning of ...

When Mely Martínez first moved to the U.S. in 1991, she was struck by the way the food of her native Mexico was represented in restaurants. It didn't taste or look like the food she spent her whole ...

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 ...