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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.

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

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

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.

10 Healthiest Choices at the Mexican Restaurant Nearby Your Work or Home

Not sure what to order at the Mexican restaurant nearby your work or home? Try these nutritionists' tips and tricks for what healthy dishes to order and what to avoid.

The World's Most Expensive Taco Is Made With Gold Flake Tortillas

It's $25,000 of beef, caviar, and golden goodness at a gourmet Mexican restaurant in Cabo San Lucas.

Leaderly Quote: Growth and comfort do not coexist.

Leaderly quote: "I learned to always take on things I'd never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist" — Ginni Rometty

Maria Menounos' 6 Essential Rules for Weight Loss

Maria Menounos lost 40 pounds. Now she wants to help you get lean and healthy, too.

Are Sports Supplements "Gateway" Drugs to Doping?

If a pill's benefits are in your head, will you be more or less likely to use it?

Maria Contreras-Sweet on Taking Your Skills With You

Maria Contreras-Sweet, head of the Small Business Administration, says that making your skills applicable to different jobs can give you freedom.

Famous People Influenced by Montessori

It’s interesting to see how many famous people have been influenced in one way or another by Maria Montessori’s philosophy and method of education.

Maria's 24-Hour Product Diary: Live Cheap, Die Cheap, Look Cute?

I usually find it lazy to begin writing with a disclaimer, but I’m already breaking my rules by writing about my face, so here goes nothing: My name is Maria Sherman, and I’m product-phobic.

Seven things you should know about ... SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet

Since becoming head of the federal Small Business Administration last month, Maria Contreras-Sweet has traveled the country meeting with business groups and trying to elevate the agency’s profile and programs.

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…

A new study shows how Hurricane Maria influenced the evolution of lizards

Harvard University researchers studied lizards in Turks and Caicos before and after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. They discovered that the lizards that survived the storms had specific features different from lizards that had not — proving hurricanes can be agents of natural selection.