Mexican family celebrating Christmas with gifts and festive drinks in clay mugs - Marcos Castillo/Shutterstock Celebrating the holidays is all about gathering loved ones and sharing goodwill. On the ...

I love making these homemade tamales. They take a little time to make but are so worth the effort. I usually make them for Christmas, but my family wants them more often, so I freeze a big batch.

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 ...