Marisel is passionate about exploring her Latin roots in the kitchen, but these tamales are not a carbon copy of the traditional ones you might find across Latin America and that’s the way she intended it. Delicious food should be accessible at any time and place, which is why Marisel’s tamale recipe uses everyday kitchen staples. Her spin takes certain liberties—like cooking the tamales in foil instead of traditional corn husks—while still honoring the classic preparation and flavor profile of the beloved dish.
While tamales are a staple of Latin American cuisine, they’re also a labor of love. The KitchenAid Stand Mixer has the power to take it all on in Marisel’s recipe, working as the perfect everyday appliance to save time and take her tamales to the next level. The Wire Whip attachment is used to whip the lard for the masa, or corn dough, and cornflour is seamlessly incorporated into the dough using the Flat Beater attachment. What’s most impressive is that the mixer isn’t only used to make the dough—it’s also used to shred chicken for the tamale filling, proving just how versatile and dynamic the appliance truly is. The 10-speed capability of the Stand Mixer is used yet again to incorporate the green chile sauce into the mouth-watering filling, putting the finishing touches on a memorable meal made easier with the help of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer.
Broccoli and Sausage Calzones with Dan
Dan grew up in the kitchen. Mealtimes with his big, boisterous family were always made to be something special and one of their favorite traditions was family pizza night. It’s only fitting that Dan paid homage to his Italian American roots with a homemade calzone recipe; a delicious folded twist on traditional pizza. While calzones can be made simple or more complex, Dan opts for an easy yet flavorful take on the baked, folded pizza that incorporates three different homemade elements—dough, sausage, and a cheese mixture— for a dish that is equal parts satisfying and comforting.
