Discover where tamales come from as Santa makes a very special holiday delivery. A fun, festive read that unwraps the origins behind this beloved tradition.
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Tamales Week begins Monday at COCINA! Dive into the ultimate tamales survival guide with tips, hacks, stories, recipes, and everything you need to conquer tamales season.
Holiday Treats to Win Petty Gift Basket Battles
Build the ultimate gift basket with cozy holiday treats like spiced Gingerbread Molasses Cookies and a festive Mexican Chocolate Snowman Cake — perfect for winter baking and gifting.
Comfort Food in 30 Minutes for When Life Needs a Hug
Discover three quick, homey Latin recipes — Bread Pudding, Tortilla Soup, and Cordobés Pie — offering instant comfort food for those eager to expand their kitchen game.
3 Chocolate Treats to Impress Without the Stress
Discover three easy chocolate treats with Latin flair: Mexican Chocolate Fudge, Brazilian Brigadeiros, and elegant Chocolate Marquesa. Learn ingredients and step-by-step instructions for each.
Discover our step-by-step guide to making the Alfajor Crusted Pumpkin Pie: a fusion of Latin flair and classic fall flavors. Perfect for foodies ready to expand their culinary horizons.
Taking Their Shot: Mila’s Journey Across States for One Big Dream
In the second episode of Taking Their Shot, get to meet Mila—a young soccer player flying cross-state every weekend to keep her college dream alive. Her grit could change everything.
3 Fall Veggie Recipes for Everyone Who’s Obsessed With Comfort Food
Discover three irresistible veggie recipes for fall—vegan ceviche, vegetarian locro, and jackfruit fajitas. Bold flavors, simple steps, and total plant-based comfort!
Get ready for the ultimate spooky movie night with four Latin-inspired recipes—Ghostchata, Chocolate Cinnamon Popcorn, Candied Calabaza, and Calavera Cake Pops. Fun, flavorful, and just creepy enough to make your next movie night unforgettable.
How to Host the Ultimate Halloween Cocktail Party
Get your spooky on with two must-try halloween cocktail recipes—creamy Ghostchata and bold Blood Orange Pitcher. Perfect for hosts ready to impress this Halloween!
Takeout and Talk: Where Culture Is Always on the Menu
COCINA debuts its first podcast, Takeout & Talk, hosted by Xorje Olivares (SiriusXM, NPR, Rolling Stone). Join the table for unfiltered conversations on food, culture, and identity—starting October 29 at wearecocina.com.
Watch the first episode of Taking Their Shot now, the new original series by COCINA in partnership with ACCESS U Foundation, shining a light on the next generation of athletes chasing their college soccer dreams.











