A tamal (from Nahuatl tamalli, plural tamales), is a traditional Native American food consisting of steam-cooked corn flour dough (masa harina) with or without a filling. Tamales can be filled with meats, cheese (post-colonial), and sliced chillis or any preparation according to taste. The tamal is generally wrapped in a corn husk or plantain leaves before cooking, depending on the region from which they come. In English-speaking countries the tamal is usually called tamale in the singular, though there is no obvious linguistic basis for this name.Their essence is the corn meal dough made from hominy (called masa), or a masa mix such as Maseca, usually filled with a sweet or savory filling, wrapped in plant leaves or corn husks, and cooked, usually by steaming, until firm. Tamales were developed as a portable ration for use by war parties in the ancient Americas, and were as ubiquitous and varied as the sandwich is today.

The Mexican Christmas festivities last for several weeks, starting on Dec 16th when the first of the Posada parties start. The celebrations remember Mary & Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Although initially a religious celebration, the Posada parties are now a big social celebration of the holiday season.

Super Bowl XLII is here. The New England Patriots will face off the New York Giants in this year’s super bowl matchup. Super bowl sunday is the unofficial feast day in the US, apart from usual holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Go to the above link, to find all super bowl related recipes.

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Planning a Holiday Party at your house? Listed below are some great Christmas drinks to get your party started.

This basic recipe for Christmas Punch never steers a party wrong, with its combination of brandy, Cointreau, fresh oranges, and a large helping of Champagne or sparkling wine. It’s easy to modify to personal taste as well. Not fruity enough?...