Beyond being a traditional Mexican dish, tamales represent a cultural emblem full of history, unity and tradition.

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. "Tamale" is ...

Long associated with family gatherings and shared labor, tamales continue to anchor Christmas celebrations across cultures.

FRESNO, Calif. -- It's the week of Christmas, which means it's tamale time for many families preparing to celebrate the holiday. Action News dived into the rich history of the Christmas staple and how ...

Houston is home to a variety of tamales from all the different cultures that have taken root here. What does that say about ...

As we approach peak tamale-making season, it's a treat to look back into the newspaper's archives for guidance on how and why they are made, as well as where to purchase them. "We've been making, ...

While many Americans associate New Year’s with caviar, champagne and noisemakers, many people around the world celebrate the holiday with "lucky" dishes traditionally eaten to bring good fortune in ...

GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Years of dedication and hard work finally forced this Hot Tamale Machine into retirement. It wasn’t just the typical run-of-the-mill hot tamale machine either as it didn’t ...

Tamales aren’t just food during the holidays — they’re a tradition steeped in history, family and faith. Across Mexico and in Mexican-American homes, Christmas isn’t complete without a steaming pot of ...