Best masa recipe for tamales

The holidays mean TAMALES SEASON! Growing up, I made tamales countless times with family but never on my own. I wanted to try a v...

This authentic Mexican recipe for tamale masa without lard is incredibly easy & needs just 5 ingredients. This tamales masa or tamales dough can be used in for savory tamales fillings. Check it out!

This is how to make red tamales from scratch at home. Homemade masa with red sauce and pulled pork inside steamed perfectly in 15 minutes.

If you grew up in a Latino household, chances are it’s not the night before Christmas that gets you excited, it’s the night before Christmas Eve. The reason?

Tamales de rajas con queso are tamales filled with roasted poblano peppers and cheese. These make a great meatless and affordable filling option for tamales.

Try this Tamale Masa Recipe with Oil for a delicious twist on Mexican tamales! Made with masa harina and wrapped in corn husks, it’s a vegan delight that fits into your easy Thanksgiving recipe lineup. Get ready to impress your guests with this Mexican food recipe and enjoy the flavor!

Here we are! Right in the middle of tamal season! Masa for tamales is much easier than you think. It's not an exact science, but more like mixing it up a little until you like

Try this Tamales Verde de Pollo recipe, a tender chicken tamales with green sauce. Pair with champurrado or your favorite atole for an authentic experience.

These Chicken Tamales with Green Salsa (salsa verde) are among the most popular tamales in Mexico. They are the perfect balance of flavors by using masa harina (masa flour), stuffed with a chicken filling, and homemade tangy tomatillo salsa to create the ideal meal.

These Green Chile & Cheese Tamales feature tender corn masa, roasted Anaheim pepper rajas, and creamy Oaxaca cheese for a deliciously balanced bite. This vegetarian tamales recipe makes just 18, perfect for when you have a craving but don’t have the stamina to make a giant Christmas-sized batch.

If you’re planning to make tamales for your family and friends, you might want to consider using substitutes for lard in your recipe. Lard is a type of animal fat that has been traditionally used in the preparation of many kinds of food around the world. It is an especially common ingredient in Mexican cuisine, as it adds a lot of flavor to dishes like tamales, tortillas, and beans (which are all usually served with lard).

Freshly made or frozen for later, these tender beef tamales with spicy jalapeño-mulato chili salsa will be your new favorite Mexican dinner. A dollop of crema or sliced avocado just takes these homemade tamales over the top! If you want an authentic Mexican experience, you can even serve this homemade tamale recipe for breakfast.

A step-by-step guide to making pork and green chile tamales at home, plus instructions for freezing and re-heating.

Simple step-by-step instructions for making authentic Tamales filled with pork, chicken or beans and cheese and cooked on the stovetop or in the instant pot.