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 ...

People who make homemade tamales, usually have a unique ritual, an improvisation, a tried-and-true rule, a tip from a sage ...

1. Preheat your oven to 400. In a bowl, prepare the muffin mix by adding muffin mixes along with the corn, sour cream, butter and eggs. Mix until everything just comes together. 2. Divide the batter ...

Emma C. Perez prepares her traditional chicken tamales for Christmas. She is the mother of KPBS education reporter M.G. Perez who is on his way home for a holiday vacation. Pearland, TX, on Dec. 22, ...