Sonora has two distinct cuisines, one based on the bounty of the land, the other born of the bounty of the sea. The mountainous east is the land of roaming herds of cattle, wild greens grown in river ...

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 good empanada holds the flavor secrets of Latin America in its soul. Its core reveals an aromatic story that’s unique to a nation, a kitchen, a street kiosk. These ubiquitous hand pies are as ...

Over the years, Santos has made a commitment to himself—and those who try his food—to honor his Mexican heritage by infusing the familiar flavors and culinary techniques he grew up with into his ...

From the kitchen of the Coffee Shop Colombian Bakery in downtown Lancaster, Aurora Salgado carries a plate piled high with half-moon-shaped pies giving off a golden-orange glow. These are empanadas, ...

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 ...

Marcela Valladolid is showing Us how to celebrate a stress-free Cinco de Mayo with her delicious empanadas de picadillo recipe. The dish is featured in Valldolid’s cookbook Familia, which hit ...

The Mexican Empanadas aren’t the only point of interest when it comes to El Kamino Bay, but they’re a good place to start when it comes to illustrating the ways the Mobile-area restaurant sets itself ...