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How to Make Mexican Tamales

I shied away from making tamales at home for the longest time, believing it was an undertaking so labor-intensive that it was only worth doing with the help of many, many extra hands. Turns out I was wrong—tamales, while requiring a small amount of assembly time, really aren't all that hard or time-consuming to make at all. After a few rounds of recipe testing, this version with three options for fillings will give you plenty of light, tender, airy, and incredibly flavor tamales…

Easy Chopped Mexican Salad

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this colorful, flavorful meal is perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking.

How to Stock a Mexican Pantry: 14 Ingredients to Know and Love

The core items you'll need to get started making great Mexican food at home.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Origin of Quesadilla

In this post, I’d like to talk about history or origins of quesadilla. Quesadillas are not only my but also one of Mexicans’ favorite simple snacks. Quesadilla is a ‘turnover’ made with fresh torti…

The World's Most Expensive Taco Is Made With Gold Flake Tortillas

It's $25,000 of beef, caviar, and golden goodness at a gourmet Mexican restaurant in Cabo San Lucas.

L'Arepa serves up arepas and culture

It's simple enough. Just some water, salt and corn flour. That's all it takes to create the arepa dough. From there, the filling possibilities are endless.

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

You can Eat Low-Carb In a Mexican Restaurant

Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. Here's a guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.

What Does It Mean To Be Latino? The 'Light-Skinned Privilege' Edition

The Digital Home for Duke University Professor and Left of Black host Mark Anthony Neal

A Taco Tale: History of the Taco

In this month's thebacklabel magazine we delved into the ways in which wine and tacos really aren't so different. Here you will find one of these pieces, but to stay up-to-date be sure to sign up f...

Mami, My Way: Raising a Latino Man

Today, as women, we are more conscious of sexist behavior and are more apt to speak up on the inequalities that we face daily in the world than past generations. We fight so hard to be treated equally as men that when I had my daughter, some of the characteristics and beliefs I instilled in her were somewhat instinctive. You know when you have a girl you must teach her to be brave, to speak her mind, to cross her legs when she…

Do You Know Your U.S. Latino History? Take Our Quiz

Take a little break and find out how much you know about our U.S. Latino history.

12 Latino-owned food brands that you need to know about

These Latino food brands include gourmet chocolates, coffee, small batch hot sauce, seasonings and baked goods.

Yo Soy Latino. Or Not.

When it comes to voting in this country, the only nationality that matters is American.

5 Traditional Latino Health Treatments to Try

There's a reason why abuela's home remedies work the best: She took a hint from her ancestors and their traditional health treatments that date back centuries.It's time to go back to the roots, all in the name of health and wellness with these traditional Latino treatments that are worth a try:RELATED: 10 Home Remedies Every Latina Swears By