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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.

How to Eat Healthy at a Mexican Restaurant

The chips, margaritas, mounds of refried beans and rice... With Mexican cuisine, overdoing it seems unavoidable. But it's not impossible! Learn how.

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.

How to order healthfully at Mexican restaurants

It's possible to indulge at your favorite Mexican restaurants without wrecking your diet.

Earth Notes: Roasting Agaves

It’s tough to miss a century plant in full bloom. The plant’s base of wide, pointed leaves sends up an enormously tall stalk that blooms brilliantly in

Winning Garden Combo: Agaves and Grasses

See if you agree that bold, spiky agaves and soft, luminous grasses make a perfect pair

Incredible Edibles: 13 Nutrient-Rich Plants

Plant these 13 nutrient-rich, easy-to-grow fruits and vegetables this year.

Yummy, Easy, and Healthy (!) Mexican Treats

You can Eat Low-Carb In a Mexican Restaurant

Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. Here's a guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.

A Taco Tale: History of the Taco

In this month's thebacklabel magazine we delved into the ways in which wine and tacos really aren't so different. Here you will find one of these pieces, but to stay up-to-date be sure to sign up f...

Turn Plants Into Wall Art With This DIY Hanging Succulent Garden

If you’re looking for an indoor garden option that is mounted, but isn’t just a few pots sitting on a shelf, this DIY hanging succulent garden is a great option.

Know Your Agave Spirits: Tequila is Just the Start

More delicious gifts from your good friend the agave plant.

Healthy Menu Navigator: Mexican

What should you steer clear of besides the unlimited tortilla chips? Nutritionist Heather Bauer explains.

What's Healthier: Tacos or Burritos?

Making a choice between a taco or a burrito can be a tough choice. Take these nutritional tips and facts to help make a more healthy decision for dinner tonight.