An empanada is basically a little pie that is fried or baked. These hand-held pies are delicious and there is no limit to what you can fill them with.
Empanadas are suitable for any meal and also make awesome snacks. Let’s talk about the dough before we get onto the unlimited world of filling.
Empanada Dough
3 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Large Egg
1 Egg White
1 Teaspoon Vinegar
½ Cup Very Cold Water
3 Tablespoons Shortening
It is the flu season and almost inevitable that you will encounter someone with the sniffles at some point. The cold weather and festivities are a recipe for immune system compromise. Both conditions force you to be inside for longer periods of time, which means you are more exposed to people with infectious diseases. How can you boost your disease-fighting mechanism to prevent getting sick and holed up in bed this season?
Slow living is deeply connected to the holistic wellness movement. It focuses on sustainable, local, organic, and whole ingredients, as well as taking the time to cook and enjoy each meal with the people we love. Instead of rushing to get our own five-minute dinner made before we’re on to the next thing, we come together to nourish our bodies and spirits. A slow living diet is equal parts delicious seasonal meals and telling stories about our day around the table.
The first time I had a roasted chickpea was a game changer. A salad of delicate mixed greens drizzled with balsamic dressing was topped with none other than roasted chickpeas. Ever since that salad, I can't stop eating them.
B vitamins tackle a number of different jobs, though their primary task involves boosting one’s metabolism. B vitamins ensure energy is put to good use while keeping unwanted pounds from being gained. Here are five delicious eats that remind us to “b” healthy.
Anyone who knows me – or any Vermonter for that matter – understands that I am undyingly loyal to maple syrup. It is indeed a cliché treat of the green mountain state, and for good reason. Maple syrup is delicious in too many forms: over pancakes, ice cream, fruit, in oatmeal, coffee, soups, as hard candy, soft candy, cotton candy, milkshake, you name it! But don’t get me wrong; although maple syrup is sweet, especially as candy, it is by no means the worst sweet treat you could savor.
Foraging For Beginners Pt. 1 went over just a few of the many wild foods available throughout the United States. Part 2 will cover some of the winter edibles available.
Something I like to do in the fall is make a big batch of campfire chili over an open fire. This recipe is delicious whether you cook it on a stovetop, in a crockpot, or in a cauldron on a tripod over the fire.
The instructions in this article will focus specifically on the off-grid version: over an open fire!
As someone who regularly runs marathons and trains six days a week, food not only sustains my training but also fuels it. The need for healthy and delicious foods is important for everyone, but for athletes that need grows even stronger. Even the best athletes are unable to perform without proper nutrition, which got me thinking about my own eating habits.
Spicy foods get a bad rap because they can be harsh on people with sensitive stomachs. We all have different palettes, and many people have been exposed to dishes that have used spices in excess. It’s also true that people who have ulcers or hemorrhoids may experience discomfort when eating spicy food, but for almost everyone else, spicy foods carry many benefits. Here are a few benefits of spicy foods to keep in mind: