A black mole sauce tamale sits on top of a glossy banana leaf at El Sabor de Oaxaca on Wednesday Dec. 18. This tamale is $3.78 and is filled with a thick sauce containing walnuts, plantains, chocolate ...

Food writer and event producer Paola Briseño González serves these slow-cooked lamb tamales at her annual holiday parties. Wrapped in banana leaves for a custard-like texture, they’re finished with a ...

1. Place the tomatoes and water in a medium pot and boil for 20 minutes; the tomatoes will be very soft and almost falling apart. Remove from heat and puree; the puree will be somewhat thick. 2.

Bill Esparza is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, author of LA Mexicano, and onscreen food television personality covering food in United States and Latin America. My love for tamales, and ...

Makes 6 to 8 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 1 onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 orange bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon granulated ...