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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…

We Should Be Eating A Lot More Cactus

Cactus has been eaten in Mexico and elsewhere for generations. It's time for the rest of the world to catch up.

Get dippin': Three of our favorites for chips and queso

It’s hard to resist a bowl of cheesy queso and crisp, salty chips. One of our favorites is at Pub W. It’s queso fundido ($11), is a delicious blend of

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

What The Heck Is An Empanada?

These humble hand pies are the perfect combo of savory filling and flaky crust. We share some history, and two recipes for you to try!

The Unexpected Ingredient That Makes Every Salsa Amazing

What's going to take your salsa to the next level? It's driving us nuts, too.

How to tell if restaurants are really serving organic food

With the explosion in popularity of organic food, it's no surprise restaurants want in.

More Guac Please: Healthy Hacks On Your Fave Mexican Dishes

Going out for your fave Mexican restaurant? Here’s how to nom out and stay healthy. Whether it’s homemade, out of a to-go window or artistically plated at your favorite upscale restaurant, there’s no denying that Mexican cuisine is pretty great. But sadly, double-sided fried tortillas and cheese-loaded quesadillas usually don’t cut it when it comes to making healthy food choices. Luckily, we’ve found a way for you to keep tacos and empanadas in your life — with a side of guac. Here’s what…

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.

From Cultural Appropriation to Appreciation, What Do Tacos have to Do with It?

What do Rachel Dolezal and the ethnic foodie scene have in common?

Keep your tortilla chips. We’re into squash nachos.

They make a terrific fall/winter dish, and taste as great as they look.

10 Ways To Make Tacos

Taco Trivia: 7 Fun Facts About Your Fave Food

Having a taco every day doesn’t make you a taco expert, we would know. It turns out that for people who know their way around a taqueria, we still have a lot to learn when it comes to the delicious

5 Brilliant Ways to Build a Better Taco

5 Brilliant Ways to Build a Better Taco from Food Network

The Fast, Vegetarian Taco You Won't Believe Is Mexican

How to Make Kickass Quesadillas

It's good to recognize your flaws, but it's also good to recognize your skills. If there's one thing I know I'm good at, it's making kickass quesadillas. Not authentic, not fancy, not gourmet; just tasty. I mean, let's be honest: You can microwave some pre-shredded cheese on a tortilla, fold it in half, and end up with something tasty. But I'm talking really frickin' tasty here.

Healthy Menu Navigator: Mexican

What should you steer clear of besides the unlimited tortilla chips? Nutritionist Heather Bauer explains.