Tasting Table talked to chef and cookbook author Rick Martinez, who shared his expert tips for making masa at home for the best, fluffiest tamales. By the way, the correct name in Spanish is tamal ...

During a campaign stop in front of the Alamo, the president bit into a tamale without first removing the corn husk.

Tamale-makers rushed them out to street corners ... I realized for the first time that stuffing endless clumps of leaden cornmeal, masa and fatty ground meat into my unprepared stomach was ...

I have a confession to make: I am a huge fan of tamales. From the soft, steaming masa to the savory fillings, there's just something irresistible about these flavorful Mexican treats. But as much as I ...