Wrapped in protective banana leaves and composed mainly of cheap corn flour, with a dollop of spiced meat for lasting energy, tamales had been the working man’s go-to staple for centuries.

Banana or plantain leaves can also be used for wrapping tamales. "For banana leaves[,] make sure to wipe them clean and run ...

Guatemalan tamales traditionally are wrapped in banana leaves, while Mexican tamales are commonly steamed in corn husks. Banana leaf-wrapped tamales are often sweeter and more moist than those ...

Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory at the Battle of Puebla. While not widely celebrated in Mexico, it's a ...