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How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

13 Dishes That Aren't Actually Mexican

So you're totally convinced that your dinner last night was an original Mexican recipe? Think again.

Masa: Not Just for Tamales Anymore

Masa is not just for tamales anymore. This staple item in Mexican cuisine has gone beyond the bounds of taquerias and tortillerias and into the dexterous hands of masa-curious chefs.

Tacos de Canasta: How to Make the Perfect Potluck Taco

Tacos may not seem like the kind of food that you should assemble an hour before eating, which is why I've never thought of them as a particularly good potluck dish. But that's because, until recently, I'd never encountered tacos de canasta, a special variety of taco sold by bicycle vendors in Mexico that are made in advance and get better as they sit. This is the potluck taco you've been waiting for.

The Unexpected Ingredient That Makes Every Salsa Amazing

What's going to take your salsa to the next level? It's driving us nuts, too.

Mom teaches her daughter how to properly fold a burrito in a viral video

Don't know how to fold a burrito? This adorable video will teach you the basics.

What Kind Of Hot Pepper Are You?

Healthy Huevos Rancheros Are a Thing You Need in Your Life, Stat

The following post was originally featured on The Whole Tara and was written by Tara Milhem, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.It's not a proper

You can Eat Low-Carb In a Mexican Restaurant

Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. Here's a guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.

The Regional Mexican Cuisine Movement: Not Just Tacos or Enchiladas

Not long ago, when people craved Mexican food in the U.S., they were thinking of the not-so-authentic, inexpensive versions of tacos, burritos, and nachos. Recently, however, chefs have begun focusing in on Mexico’s diverse range of cuisines to a ravenous audience, finding that there’s just as much love for mole and pozole as there is for quesadillas.

Keep your tortilla chips. We’re into squash nachos.

They make a terrific fall/winter dish, and taste as great as they look.

10 Ways To Make Tacos

Taco Trivia: 7 Fun Facts About Your Fave Food

Having a taco every day doesn’t make you a taco expert, we would know. It turns out that for people who know their way around a taqueria, we still have a lot to learn when it comes to the delicious

15 Creative Tacos You Need to Try

The Fast, Vegetarian Taco You Won't Believe Is Mexican

How to throw the perfect taco party

It starts with short ribs, and ends with freshly squeezed lime

How to Make Kickass Quesadillas

It's good to recognize your flaws, but it's also good to recognize your skills. If there's one thing I know I'm good at, it's making kickass quesadillas. Not authentic, not fancy, not gourmet; just tasty. I mean, let's be honest: You can microwave some pre-shredded cheese on a tortilla, fold it in half, and end up with something tasty. But I'm talking really frickin' tasty here.