Many years ago when I lived in Tucson, Arizona, I was lucky enough to have neighbors of Mexican descent who were great cooks. From them I learned how to make tamales and other delicious Mexican dishes ...

Editor’s Note: We’ve updated this recipe and think you’ll love it! If you’re looking for the previous version, don’t worry — you can still find it under stovetop esquites. Esquites, also known as ...

Bring the taste of Mexican street food to your backyard - grilled corn with spicy chili, zesty lime, and creamy sauce.

All the things you wanted to learn about hominy but never thought to ask, plus tasty Mexican recipes that use this special ...

Mexican calabacitas, which translates from the Spanish as “little squash,” typically is cooked on the stovetop, yielding a stewy mix of summer vegetables. We prefer to char the veggies under the ...

For many people in the U.S., the typical taco is made using a premade taco shell consisting of a fried corn tortilla, plus seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and cheese. But that’s not exactly authentic.

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. There are nearly 60 heirloom corn varieties in Mexico, with families and communities cultivating the ...