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 ...

I’ll be honest—there is nothing I love more than a good tamale. There are dozens of fillings you can use, from chicken mole to carnitas, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. Plus, once you make a ...

For the first time in its 23-year history, a pair of relatives who competed against one another in the annual Food City Tamale-Making Contest were crowned winners. Diana Chacón won first place in the ...

Prepare the cornhusks. Cover the husks with very hot water, weight with a plate to keep them submerged, and let stand until the husks are pliable. For forming the tamales, separate out 28 of the ...

The smell of dough, whether used for tamales or churros, hung in the air. Folklorico dancers waved their colorful skirts. Long lines for food were everywhere. But the stars of the 10th annual ...

When it comes to tamales, there are seemingly endless options for filling ingredients. Beans, shredded chicken, ground beef, veggies, and cheese all make great masa mix-ins. You can even make sweet ...

The holiday season isn’t just about Santa and gifts, for many it’s also about tamales. While people can find them all year long they’ve become a holiday tradition for many families, and you don’t have ...