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Make next-level fresh tortillas using the highest-quality masa harina, salt, and warm water. A 2021 F&W Best New Chef, Fermín Núñez is the chef of groundbreaking Suerte restaurant in Austin. He's ...

Maíz in Mexican pastry is not an entirely new concept. Think of coricos, a northeastern cookie originating with the Cáhita peoples, made using nixtamal or masa harina and vegetable shortening to get ...

For some, a tortilla is a easy convenience. You grab a bag from the store, pop it open, use a tortilla or two as your taco vessel — and that’s it. The focus may be on the taco filling, the garnish, ...

"Tamales are often made by Mexican matriarchs to feed a crowd at parties or weddings," says chef Alex Stupak.Use this recipe to prepare Stupak's Steamed Pork Tamales, Fried Pork Tamales or Tamal Pie.

Welcome to “Cookbook of the Week.” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, ...

You can wrap just about anything in a freshly made corn tortilla, hot off the comal or griddle, and it'll be wonderful. Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. In another lifetime, when I ...

"History favors the winners," says Jorge Gaviria, author of the newly released book "Masa: Techniques, Recipes, and Reflections on a Timeless Staple." You've probably heard of Maseca or Frito-Lay. But ...