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It adds a layer of flavor to the comfort food classic and helps the texture, too.

Maíz in Mexican pastry is not an entirely new concept. Think of coricos, a northeastern cookie originating with the Cáhita peoples, made using nixtamal or masa harina and vegetable shortening to get ...

"Tamales are often made by Mexican matriarchs to feed a crowd at parties or weddings," says chef Alex Stupak.Use this recipe to prepare Stupak's Steamed Pork Tamales, Fried Pork Tamales or Tamal Pie.

You can wrap just about anything in a freshly made corn tortilla, hot off the comal or griddle, and it'll be wonderful. Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. In another lifetime, when I ...

Quesadillas fritas are crispy, golden pockets filled with melty cheese and made from scratch using simple masa dough. This easy, family-friendly recipe delivers the authentic flavor of Mexican street ...