Who makes the best homemade tamal in Phoenix? During Food City's 21st Annual Tamale Competition, judges determined that Valley resident Elena Bustamante makes the best homemade tamal in Phoenix. Her ...

Most tamale pies consist of a flavorful ground beef base and a cornbread topping, but I decided to go a different route. I layered ground beef and cheese on top of an enchilada sauce-smothered ...

This particular recipe, adapted from what my mother and I remember of my tatarabuela’s (great-grandmother) tamales, is rather specifically for tamales as they are commonly made in Nogales, Sonora. It ...

For many High Desert families, tamales are a Christmas treat that goes back generations. The time involved in creating homemade tamales can pose a challenge when family groups get smaller, or ...

Homemade tamales are a treat worth the intense labor that goes into making them. MICHAEL WYKE/ Tulsa World A fresh tamale is prepared to be served at the Ol' Santa Fe Tamale Co., in Broken Arrow. CORY ...