Step 1) Preheat the oven to 375° F. Step 2) Heat 2 tsp oil in a large skillet. Season the chicken breast with 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper and cook in the skillet until golden brown. Step 3) Shred the ...

Given a choice between a fried empanada or a baked empanada, I invariably go for the fried — mostly because I love the way frying can bubble up a pastry crust, give it layers and a bit of brittle ...

Empanadas are fried, baked or air-fried hand pies that have either a savory or sweet filling, which is very popular in South America. They are also known as empanadillas (or pastelillos), depending on ...

Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began his food-writing career by eating his way up Federal Boulevard. Now, we’re turning our attention to another vibrant culinary ...

There’s an empanada shop opening at the end of my block sometime this month, which leads me to excitedly check their progress every time I walk by. I’m a sucker for a handheld meal so that I can eat — ...

The empanada is the economical compact car of the fast-food universe — cheap, maneuverable, dependable, long-lasting. The baked or fried pastry likely had its origins in Spain, but today many ...