In Mexican cuisine, the pastry turnovers known as empanadas fall into two main categories: sweet or savory. Sweet empanadas made with pastry dough come in several shapes, from traditional half-moons ...

A household staple in Latin American, Filipino and Southern European cultures, the humble empanada is perhaps one of the most versatile creatures. Baked or fried, savory or sweet, the turnover is ...

Empanadas are popular goodies! The doughy treats are filled, fried and delicious. Now, a reality show star found a way to reinvent this snack, and we have to say, it’s a sweet deal. Amara La Negra ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When the Food Editor asked me to make vegan empanadas, I said, “No poblamo.” Now, I’ve been wanting to use that pepper pun for years and I’ve finally gotten the opportunity! An ...

The crinkled rending of paper, tape and ribbon. The tinkle of ornaments jostled. Giddy laughter, and the caroling tones of José Feliciano or Bing Crosby in the background. Christmas morning is a treat ...

Given how good the savory empanadas are at Rincon Argentino, which I review this week, I was curious why the restaurant doesn’t serve empanadas for dessert. “They’re not very common,” explains ...

Call it a mini food hall or a multiconcept restaurant destination. Sweet Octopus Atlanta officially opened in January in a two-story free-standing building in the Duluth mixed-use development dubbed ...

For Empanadas: Place chopped sweet potato in small saucepan. Cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. In a deep ...

SAN ANTONIO — Savory empanadas are the taco of Argentina. So, it made sense for Gustavo Plache and Norah Salah to sell empanadas in San Antonio. But the Alamo City didn’t bite initially. The couple’s ...

Perhaps it’s the pop of vibrant colors behind the glass or the comforting aroma that can only come from the dreamy union of butter and sugar, but there’s something about walking into a panaderia that ...