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where are tamales from

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.

what are tamales

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

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

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.

chocolate treats

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.

alfajor pie

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 soccer

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.

veggie recipes

Discover three irresistible veggie recipes for fall—vegan ceviche, vegetarian locro, and jackfruit fajitas. Bold flavors, simple steps, and total plant-based comfort!

movie night

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.

halloween cocktail

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 & talk

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.

taking their shot

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.