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 ...

Excerpted with permission from The Latin Table: Easy, Flavorful Recipes from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Beyond by Isabel Cruz. Copyright 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing ...

Tamales are one of the oldest foods prepared and consumed in the Americas, with representations dating back to around 200 B.C. in the Mayan area of Mexico and Guatemala. As such, they are an important ...

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 you've never had a tamale, you're missing out on a versatile dish that showcases corn front and center. From the husks ...

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 ...

Acorn Squash Tamales are a more modern take on the traditional tamale. They use a whole squash as the wrapper instead of the corn husk. Inside is creamy masa, a seared pork filling (rather than stewed ...

Tamales are one of those dishes that are well worth the effort of making from scratch. Between soaking corn husks, mixing masa harina into a dough, assembling and cooking the tamales, it’s not a short ...