Before moving to Louisiana, Recarte would sell hundreds of tamales ahead of the holidays in California. People can order either chicken or pork. Orders will need to be picked up; only large orders ...

This year at the Koontz home, the masa will form the basis of a variety of fillings: savory green pork, red turkey and rajas con queso. There will also be sweet pineapple ones, too. Tamale-making ...