I’ll be honest—there is nothing I love more than a good tamale. There are dozens of fillings you can use, from chicken mole to carnitas, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Plus, once you make a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...