Lard is common in Mexican cooking and is the fat most often used for tamales. However, if you don't have lard, you can use vegetable shortening. This gives you the most similar results, but is ...

"Tamales have been a cherished part of Christmas celebrations for generations because they represent so much more than just a meal – they're about family, tradition and community," chef Richard ...

Mexican Chef Diana Dávila's quest for perfect Christmas tamales ends at the corner of Milwaukee and Ridgeway in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. CHICAGO (WLS) -- For ABC7 Meteorologist Jaisol ...

Food writer and event producer Paola Briseño González serves these slow-cooked lamb tamales at her annual holiday parties. Wrapped in banana leaves for a custard-like texture, they're finished with a ...

Chef Mendoza calls tamales possibly the most laborious Mexican dish of all, noting that there's a good reason why the classic dish is left to the holidays. "They are a true labor of love that ...