When I was helping test recipes for The Tex-Mex Cookbook we tried to come up with a manageable recipe for two dozen tamales at a time. With Christmas just around the corner, here is a recipe for the ...

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 ...

These easy empanadas de picadillo con papas are made using Maseca instant corn masa for a quick and reliable dough. The filling is savory, comforting, and perfectly balanced with tender potatoes. Each ...

I know the word “masa” means dough, particularly corn dough, but it might as well be short for “miracle,” because the process of producing this staple of Mexican (and other Central and South American) ...

- Add the diced onion, green pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are ...

I know the word “masa” means dough, particularly corn dough, but it might as well be short for “miracle,” because the process of producing this staple of Mexican (and other Central and South American) ...

"History favors the winners," says Jorge Gaviria, author of the newly released book "Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple." You've probably heard of Maseca or Frito-Lay. But ...