tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post926651404936659281..comments2024-03-28T19:05:37.519-05:00Comments on Miz Helen's Country Cottage: Christmas Eve Tamales TutorialMiz Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-24674381840387876162011-01-10T10:59:47.964-06:002011-01-10T10:59:47.964-06:00Hi Naomi,
It is Cayenne. I am going to learn to ig...Hi Naomi,<br />It is Cayenne. I am going to learn to ignore that Spell Check since it doesn't talk Texan...lol...<br />Thanks for coming by to have tamales with me and let me know how your tamales turn out and hope you enjoy them.Miz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-26477001791984565612011-01-10T10:41:58.856-06:002011-01-10T10:41:58.856-06:00I, like another commenter above, have always wante...I, like another commenter above, have always wanted to make tamales but just haven't had the gumption to do it. (Y'all know that word dontcha?) The dough sounds like it would be tasty all by itself! I have one question: I'm assuming that when you refer to Cheyenne peppers (twice) that you mean cayenne, am I correct? Or is there such a critter as a cheyenne pepper? I really don't know my peppers, as you can tell.<br /><br />Don't know if you'll see this since it's now January, but if you do I'd appreciate your reply because I want to try this recipe. I'm also assuming that chicken or beef would work here. We don't eat pork. And I'd probably use coconut oil in the place of lard or other oils. Thanks for this recipe!naomilovestomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00673059498627876310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-21070528881348995862011-01-04T15:59:26.242-06:002011-01-04T15:59:26.242-06:00Recipe converted! Hi, just wanted to thank you for...Recipe converted! Hi, just wanted to thank you for your post and let you know<br />I veggie-converted this recipe <a href="http://www.veggieconverter.com/2011/01/vegetarian-corn-and-black-bean-tamales.html" rel="nofollow"><br />HERE</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do!<br />Kristi @ <a href="http://veggieconverter.com" rel="nofollow"><br />Veggie Converter</a>Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077100380722185832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-51540511841044767362011-01-03T18:40:14.624-06:002011-01-03T18:40:14.624-06:00I've always wanted to make tamales and have ju...I've always wanted to make tamales and have just never done it. My husband would be so excited if I did. Yours look so good-- I may have to use your recipe:)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04748214436151145967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-72747948261972545412010-12-30T09:28:20.079-06:002010-12-30T09:28:20.079-06:00Well, I have tried my hand twice at tamales and so...Well, I have tried my hand twice at tamales and so far, I have not succeeded in making something edible. I am a good cook too but....not so much on the tamale. I am going to try again using your recipe. It may not be until later in the month but when I do, I will link back to you. One year, I decided to use some smoked pork left over from the day before. It had been smoked all night, as was our annual tradition (see my post called Ode to Smoked Brisket and Pork). We thought that sounded good, but they tasted horrible. The first year, I couldn't get the masa to cook right....and I cooked and cooked and cooked. I have no idea what that was all about but chalked it up to being my first time. I WILL conquer the tamale. Yours look divine....including the filling and sauce. Wish me luck.PERMANENT POSIEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357445734057023139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-53088551111439306802010-12-20T10:01:57.602-06:002010-12-20T10:01:57.602-06:00How yummy! I just love the fact that you have lard...How yummy! I just love the fact that you have lard in the recipe. My husband thinks anything cooked with lard in it is sent straight from heaven. Thanks for linking up again!Leah Beyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14196975840269617794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-56471104198037100302010-12-18T09:56:26.907-06:002010-12-18T09:56:26.907-06:00My ex SIL used to make these for Christmas every y...My ex SIL used to make these for Christmas every year, just with a different filling, and they were delicious! With your step by step instructions it doesn't look hard at all to make. I will have to try this soon, Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572970188088219700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-57085250399522393142010-12-17T17:42:02.347-06:002010-12-17T17:42:02.347-06:00They look delicious. It's lovely to have trad...They look delicious. It's lovely to have traditions.Donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665597376389301581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-92204878303715257212010-12-16T21:27:43.505-06:002010-12-16T21:27:43.505-06:00My mother learned how to make tamales from a good ...My mother learned how to make tamales from a good friend who was a native of Mexico when I was young and we have been making them ever since. We could ask for what we wanted on our birthdays and mine was tamales. I have never had mine with such a fancy sauce though. Everything sounds fabulous!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-35473079114816613662010-12-16T09:00:45.363-06:002010-12-16T09:00:45.363-06:00Thanks for the information, I will give this a try...Thanks for the information, I will give this a try.Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747847020927692640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-6154575052089116752010-12-15T23:59:39.531-06:002010-12-15T23:59:39.531-06:00welcome to tuesday night supper club! you came wit...welcome to tuesday night supper club! you came with guns a blaring, i see :) we love tamales around here, and your tutorial makes it look so easy! thank you for sharing with tuesday night supper club!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530939502081143432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-9844973822864076602010-12-15T20:47:12.315-06:002010-12-15T20:47:12.315-06:00Now this sounds absolutely delicious! Great recip...Now this sounds absolutely delicious! Great recipe!wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225325799930218856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-3676091141201738352010-12-15T14:11:48.227-06:002010-12-15T14:11:48.227-06:00Wow - great tamale tutorial! I have never made the...Wow - great tamale tutorial! I have never made them, they always seemed so complicated....now I have a bit more courage after reading your great post! You make it look easy :-)Melissahttp://www.restoringsimplicity.com/Blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-9036007555153380822010-12-15T12:22:46.054-06:002010-12-15T12:22:46.054-06:00My sister and her husband (who is from Mexico) mak...My sister and her husband (who is from Mexico) make tamales every year for Christmas. It's a real production, but they make enough to last for several months. Your recipe looks fantastic - I'm going to forward the link!Laurahttp://thinnerandwiser.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-78629862247017971592010-12-15T11:39:18.934-06:002010-12-15T11:39:18.934-06:00Hi Deborah,
The Tamales freeze really well for up ...Hi Deborah,<br />The Tamales freeze really well for up to three months. Just bring them to room temperature and warm them in the steamer or Micro Wave. I never warm them in the oven, it dries them out to much. This allows you to have them on special days without being in the kitchen all day. Hope you enjoy your Tamales!Miz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-50836408910553364162010-12-15T11:32:00.245-06:002010-12-15T11:32:00.245-06:00Is it possible to make these a day or so in advanc...Is it possible to make these a day or so in advance and then reheat to eat? We have tons going on on Christmas Eve, but always buy tamales. I would like to make my own, but don't get home from family and church until 6 PM.Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-50690581394088045282010-12-15T09:06:51.229-06:002010-12-15T09:06:51.229-06:00Elsa,
I just use a regular veggie steamer. It is a...Elsa,<br />I just use a regular veggie steamer. It is a large steamer as you can see in the picture. For years I just used the steamer rack in my Wok and I have used the Tupperware Steamer in the Micro Wave. Hope you try them, you will have fun!Miz Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990448907520193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-61583628459058904312010-12-15T08:55:48.896-06:002010-12-15T08:55:48.896-06:00I have wanted to make tamales forever, but I don&#...I have wanted to make tamales forever, but I don't have a special tamale steamer. Did you use one, or did you just use a regular veggie steamer?Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747847020927692640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-68872538859680364292010-12-14T13:53:37.159-06:002010-12-14T13:53:37.159-06:00Thanks so much for stopping by Graceful Abandon......Thanks so much for stopping by Graceful Abandon...and for leading me to this awesome recipe!Lisa Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866770327474858204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-39692779843242196932010-12-14T13:47:42.383-06:002010-12-14T13:47:42.383-06:00We always make tamales at Christmas with a dear fr...We always make tamales at Christmas with a dear friend who is of Mexican heritage and we look forward to it all year. This sunday we will make the pork tamales from scratch. We love them but I am going to try this recipe on my own. Maybe we'll start a new tradition.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159582653513181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-60508119288799588902010-12-14T12:45:32.193-06:002010-12-14T12:45:32.193-06:00I'm embarrassed that I've only had tamales...I'm embarrassed that I've only had tamales once before, but these look amazing! I think I could try them again with this recipe : )Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864409955864362638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-90617897970463619462010-12-14T12:29:04.373-06:002010-12-14T12:29:04.373-06:00These look delicious Miz Helen, and your tutorial ...These look delicious Miz Helen, and your tutorial for how to make them is excellent! Thank you for sharing your holiday tradition and the wonderful recipe for it!April J Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960965411211616404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-49328201494060940882010-12-14T12:09:43.842-06:002010-12-14T12:09:43.842-06:00I love this, Miz Helen! It's always the tradit...I love this, Miz Helen! It's always the traditions that make lasting memories for the holidays. And I'm all for a tamale tradition, I swear that I could never have enough of them! Love that you use cascabel chiles, they're one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing your holiday tradition with the Hearth and Soul hop.Hunger and Thirsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04331585553306515502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-20988173375979284852010-12-14T10:15:00.462-06:002010-12-14T10:15:00.462-06:00After all the pictures of sweets, I so enjoyed thi...After all the pictures of sweets, I so enjoyed this and your briskett recipe. You make it seem so easy to make your recipes.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439431739381894308.post-82252711568145352782010-12-14T10:05:20.094-06:002010-12-14T10:05:20.094-06:00Your tamales looks very interesting and delicious!...Your tamales looks very interesting and delicious! Ever since I first saw a tamale recipe from At Home With Rebecka, I am very fascinated with this corn husk. Looking forward to your other tamale recipes! Thank you for this lovely tutorial!kitchen flavourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556865191279476910noreply@blogger.com