Empanadas : The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America

Found from New York to Los Angeles, from Mexico to Brazil and into the Latin Caribbean, empanadas are the most widely eaten hand-held pies in the world. They can be filled with a marvelous array of ingredients featuring simple, vibrant flavors and can make a perfect snack, everyday meal, decadent dessert, or great party fare. Empanadas offers a collection of the most delicious recipes and essential tips on creating the perfect mini pie for any occasion, from Argentinian cheesy spinach empanadas, crispy Mexican chorizo and potato pies with tomatillo salsa, and flaky Brazilian shrimp and tomato empanadas to Costa Rican empanaditas stuffed with gooey pineapple jam. With an introduction on the history of empanadas, a lesson on dough types and folding techniques, 60 succulent recipes, and mouthwatering color photographs throughout, Empanadas is a beautiful, practical, and definitive guide to making, serving, and enjoying everyone’s favorite hand-held pie. The empanada kitchen & pantry -- Within The Crust -- Empanada Dough -- Vegetable, Nut & Cheese Empanadas -- Beef & Pork Empanadas -- Chicken empanadas -- Fish & seafood empanadas -- Dessert empanadas -- Salsas.;From Mexico down to Brazil and into the Latin Caribbean, empanadas are one of Latin America's most treasured foods. They are the most widely eaten hand-held pies in the world, and these dough pockets are filled with a marvelous array of fillings featuring simple, vibrant flavours. They make a perfect snack, everyday meal, decadent dessert, or great party fare. While several varieties are famous the world over, exploring the full spectrum of Latin American empanadas opens up a universe of unexpected, comforting, and delicious new possibilities for those looking to bring creativity to their table without sacrificing convenience. This book is a practical and definitive guide to making, serving and enjoying empanadas. In Empanadas , cookbook author, recipe developer, and Latin America native Sandra Gutierrez delves deep into the world of empanadas, teaching home and professional cooks everything they need to know about these delicious hand-held pies. . Empanadas is a beautiful, practical and definitive guide to making, serving and enjoying everyone's favourite hand-held pie