Mexicans have been wrapping and cooking food in leaves for a long time, and this episode will look at the reasons why. It will also share three scrumptious dishes you can make in your own kitchen with the wrapping method and with three different kids of wrappers! We’ll also look at some shortcuts and tips for cooking wrapped foods in your own kitchen, as opposed to the traditional method of digging a pit or steaming them in an enormous pot.

Comments
10comments inEpisode 113: Wrapped Treats
melinda nabulsi
Jul 31
Hi Pati,
I was wondering if you could tell me and help me find a recipe for Chapparado?It has mexican chocolate,masa etc.and it is served hot…. My mother tells me that it is good for stomaches or just for drinking..I would appreciate the help..
Thank You, Melinda
Pati Jinich
Aug 01
I will try to post a recipe soon Melinda!
Janet
Dec 06
How do you make tamales in the microwave,I thought i had seen you once wrap them in siran wrap and cook them in the micro wave?
Pati Jinich
Dec 09
Hola Janet! I have never made tamales in the microwave or with plastic wrap. You may be thinking of someone else. 🙂 Here’s a link to a recipe to Blackberry and Pecan tamales on my site http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/2011/06/blackberry-and-pecan-tamales.html.
Will
Oct 25
Thanks Pati, we look forward to it. I am part of a family that has deep and abiding respect for traditional, true Mexican cooking and they are fast to point out that you know your stuff very well. And when you set your viewers straight about bottled lime juice, it was hilarious! Thanks again and take care. You have a lot of fans in the Maldonados of southern California 🙂
Will
Oct 03
Hi Pati! Are any more episodes forthcoming? We DVR’d the entire season but haven’t seen any more in months. Your personality, humor, and warmth pop out of the screen and make this a great and fun show. My family really misses seeing you. Take care and God bless.
Pati Jinich
Oct 03
Hi Will, I am so glad your family enjoys the show! Yes, we are working on more episodes now. 🙂
chelsa reed
Aug 27
Good day and GOD Bless Patti! This recipe is awesome, I didnt know tamales could be made a “sweet treat”. I used walnuts because I didnt have pecans. It was delicious. Thank You and keep bringing us these glorious meals.
Pati Jinich
Aug 28
Thank you Chelsa. I promise to keep working hard and I hope you continue to enjoy the show.
Deidre
Jun 18
Just watched your show for the first time, wonderful!I appreciate the ability to download your interesting recipes, THANK YOU!