The beauty of empanadas is that they can either be baked or fried. Baking them gives them a classic flaky pastry crust, while frying them makes them crisper and richer, so both have their merits.

How to: 1. Homemade Empanada Dough, made with fl our, salt, butter and water, is soft and supple. Photo by Mitchell PE Masilun ...

In Argentina, empanadas are usually served as appetizers and are enjoyed alongside a glass of good wine. However, at home, I like to serve them with a salad and call it a meal.

Homemade empanadas were a rare occasion because they were a labor of love. As a child, empanadas, to me, they take me home – the crunch, the savoriness, the saltiness of it all.

If you haven't tried homemade empanadas yet, you're missing out! This 10-step chicken empanadas recipe is perfect for beginners.

A plate of homemade empanadas with dipping sauce. (RAY GRAHAM, The Palm Beach Post) How far would you go to revive your senses with a favorite taste from your childhood? I have searched throughout… ...

Note: These empanadas can be eaten same day, but they also freeze well! Wait until empanadas have completely cooled before freezing. When you are ready to eat them, bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.

It's National Empanada Day April 8th, and there are many ways to celebrate.Malbec Argentine Steakhouse, Buenos Aires Empanada Bar and Las Cazuelas serve up some of the best Central American delicacy.

After the storm last month, Evan Robinson, a 7th grader at Kenwood Academy, launched Pies for Puerto Rico, and began baking homemade empanadas to sell and raise money for hurricane relief efforts.