Here's what an expert advises regarding the best cut of pork to use when making pork tamales -- and the best way to prepare ...

"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas ... Jinich is a chef, cookbook author and the host of "Pati's Mexican Table" and "La Frontera" on PBS. "This is especially true during the holidays ...

You ate a tamale, husk and all? ¡No manches! There is no real rule on how to eat a tamale – other than make sure YOU DON'T EAT THE HUSK! And before I go on, I need to clarify something.

Keep in mind that while tamales can be eaten throughout the year, Christmastime has become popular for this traditional Mexican dish primarily made with masa, a dough made from ground corn.

“There is no such thing as a single original recipe for tamales, as each place prepares them differently.” Larousse’s Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mexican Gastronomy identifies almost 700 ...

LIVE IN OLD TOWN For many New Mexican families, tamales are a beloved holiday tradition. The process of making them often brings loved ones together, but without proper food safety, it can also ...

Tamales, said chef Pati Jinich of Washington, D.C., are both "everyday food" and "celebratory food." Jinich is a chef, cookbook author and the host of "Pati's Mexican Table" and "La Frontera" on PBS.

Tamales are a Mexican dish made from corn masa, which is steamed inside a corn husk and traditionally filled with pork, beef and other meat, along with cheese, peppers or other vegetables.