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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…

How to Make Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding)

Chef Richard Sandoval of Maya Mexican Restaurant in New York shares with us his recipe for Capirotada (Mexican Bread Pudding), the perfect dessert for the coming holidays.

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.

Maria Grew Comfortable. Don't Be Like Maria.

Maria Sharapova's recent stumble can teach us a thing or two about the difference between marketing campaigns and Customer Lifecycle Marketing.

How to Eat at a Restaurant Without Embarrassing Anyone

Learn the proper etiquette of dining out and avoid common mistakes. Here are some tips on what to or not to do in restaurants.

Mexican food is healthy? Forget what you think you know

The Mexican food we know and love is about as authentic as American Chinese food. Just as thick sauces, peanuts or frying crop up rarely in China, the Mexican food that Dos Caminos chef Ivy Stark saw on a recent trip south of the border didn’t feature many of the ingredients we expect“I want to dispel the myth that melted cheese and sour cream are authentic Mexican food,” she says.Cheese, in fact, is a rarity — she found none in central…

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.

How to quickly clean your grill between uses

You don't need to deep-clean your grill every time you use it. Use one of these quick cleaning methods instead.

Get ready to fire up the grill! (And do it safely)

Whether it's an instinctive human craving or a preference born of tradition, many people say food just seems to taste better from the grill. Whatever the reason, grilling is popular.

Cleaning BBQ Grills the Magic Way

I love to BBQ for so many reasons. Instead of being in a hot kitchen I can enjoy grilling in my cool backyard. Outside of marinating the meat, BBQing takes little planning and time. Eating at home saves money and tastes better. Since the fat melts off the meat, it’s healthier. Grilling’s not just for... Read More

Light your grill and sear your food with this ultimate torch

Light your grill and sear your food with this ultimate torch. Use this propane torch to elevate your cooking, keep your grill free from grease.

How to Light a Gas Grill in Less Than 60 Seconds

5 Safety Tips When Using a Charcoal Grill

There's no better time to fire up your grill than the summer. The warm and sunny weather offers the perfect opportunity to grill. If you're planning to use a charcoal grill this summer, though, you should follow a few safety tips to protect against injury.#1) Don't Use GasolineNever use gasoline to start a charcoal grill. Gasoline is simply too combustible, and using it may result in injury and/or property damage. If you're struggling to start a charcoal grill, try spacing out the charcoal…

How to Sear on a Traeger Wood Pellet Grill

You don’t have to sacrifice wood fired taste for grill marks. Here’s how to sear on a Traeger wood pellet grill. What is a Sear? A sear is to mark, brand or char a surface with extreme heat. Searing seals...

Crush Cleaning Your Barbecue With These Top-Rated Grill Brushes

Because cleaning with all the elbow grease you can muster only goes so far.

13 Grilling Mistakes That Could Make You Sick

Summer doesn't officially start until your first barbecue. Keep everyone safe and healthy with these grilling guidelines.