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 ...

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 ...

Rui Correia, chef and owner of Douro Restaurant in Greenwich, Conn., is back with must-try empanada recipes. From savory chicken to puréed sweet potato, these filled-pastry variations are perfect for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ten years ago, Fuego Bistro had 13 tables. Today, Jeff Ward's central Phoenix restaurant has 32. Why? Ward credits the “best kitchen staff in the country." Four chefs, all brothers, have worked in the ...

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 ...