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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 ...

LOS ANGELES — One afternoon, as I was preparing a Southern meal for friends coming over for dinner, I realized I had forgotten to make the cornbread. But since I keep all the ingredients on hand at ...

"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.

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 ...

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 ...

"History favors the winners," says Jorge Gaviria, author of the newly released book "Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple." You've probably heard of Maseca or Frito-Lay. But ...