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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…

Easy Chopped Mexican Salad

Ready in less than 10 minutes, this colorful, flavorful meal is perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking.

How to Stock a Mexican Pantry: 14 Ingredients to Know and Love

The core items you'll need to get started making great Mexican food at home.

The Unhealthiest Dish You Can Order at a Mexican Restaurant—and What to Order Instead

Keep the flavor and ditch the fat when you make a healthier version.

First Date Night after Baby: How Soon is Too Soon?

Date nights look and feel so different post-baby. Here's how to weed through your feelings and the "new-normal" facts to make date nights a priority again—when you're ready.

Interesting Facts About Mexico

Here are a few interesting facts about Mexico that you may or may not know—but might come in handy during the après trip slideshow for your friends!

Why home-cooked food never tastes like restaurant food

When I Am Gone by Shel Silverstein

7 Life Lessons From Shel Silverstein

The stress and strain of constantly being connected can sometimes take your life -- and your well-being -- off course. GPS For The Soul can he...

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…

16 Restaurant Dishes Made Healthy

From Cultural Appropriation to Appreciation, What Do Tacos have to Do with It?

What do Rachel Dolezal and the ethnic foodie scene have in common?

Instead of Renting a Vacation House, Try a Houseboat

While summer might almost be half over, there's still time to book a unique vacation or start planning for next year.

55 Life-Changing Quotes You Won’t Forget

Reading the right quote could change your life. Here are some life-changing quotes that you'll never forget.

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.

Keep your tortilla chips. We’re into squash nachos.

They make a terrific fall/winter dish, and taste as great as they look.

Taco Trivia: 7 Fun Facts About Your Fave Food

Having a taco every day doesn’t make you a taco expert, we would know. It turns out that for people who know their way around a taqueria, we still have a lot to learn when it comes to the delicious