October 2022

Appetizer Beef Empanadas

An empanada is a baked or fried turnover. These can be savory or sweet. They are found throughout Spain, Southern Europe, Latin America and South America. The name comes from the Spanish word “empanar” which means to “coat with bread”. Empanadas are described in a cookbook in 1520. They are however thought to have originated…

Bolillos Stuffed Mexican Bread

The bolillo is a popular bread made in Mexico and eaten plain or stuffed. It was introduced into Mexico by the French and is similar to the French Baguette. In Mexico it has been claimed that the bolillo comes only second to the corn tortilla.Bolillo’s can be served as bread, made stuffed, as in this…