Empanadas!

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8 NJ spots you MUST try for national empanada day (New Jersey 101.5 FM)

If you've got a hankering for empanadas, or if you've never tried them, April 8th is a great day to try them at one of these spots.

[Dennis & Judi — On Demand!](https://nj1015.com/podcasts) Hear New Jersey’s favorite best friends anytime, anywhere and any day of the week. The Original Empanada Factory has the original Latin American flair right here in New Jersey. The restaurant has a staggered schedule, but you better believe it’ll be open on April 8, empanada day. [Stella’s — Kearny](https://stellasempanadas.com/) You can really satisfy your unique tastes here, by creating your own favorite one of a kind empanada. Like everything in Jersey City that has to do with food, this place kicks it up a notch with some of New Jersey’s favorite empanadas. People go nuts for these empanadas, which are some of the freshest, crispiest empanadas in the state. Here, your order includes three perfectly made vegetarian empanadas with a homemade dipping sauce. And although most people associate them with Latin American cultures, actually almost every country has a version of empanadas, and they’re pretty much all represented here in New Jersey. And it’s not often that you find a really good vegetarian empanada. We are the "foodiest" state in the country, as everyone knows. But, one of New Jersey’s other specialty foods is empanadas.

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From savory to sweet: Where to find the best empanadas in metro ... (Access Atlanta)

Empanadas are a staple in Latin American cuisine, and Atlanta is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene where you can find some of the best empanada.

Available with Cuban-style ground beef and potatoes, shredded chicken, or mozzarella cheese, these fried pastries are the perfect snack. [empanadas](https://belendelacruz.com/menu), including Caprese, butternut squash, mushroom, corn, bacon and more. Unlike traditional fried empanadas, their empanadas are baked to perfection. Their empanada selection has options such as the Empanada de Steak, made with steak tip and cheese, and the Empanada de Pabellón, which includes shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans, and cheese. Other flavors include shredded beef, ground beef and cheese, chicken, and cheese. Their empanadas are Caribbean-style made with wheat dough, ensuring a crispy and satisfying texture. Their unexpected flavors offer a delightful and unique take on the classic empanada, from pulled pork and goulash to bulgogi BBQ, pepperoni, and Hawaiian. Try the Domino, a vegetarian option made with black beans and fried sweet plantains, or Pernil, which has slow-roasted pork and caramelized onions. Empanada House proves that this humble pastry can be a versatile and creative canvas for delivering bold and delicious flavors. Don’t forget to try a range of their tasty [pastries](https://belendelacruz.com/pastries), such as pionono rolls, flan and alfajores. Empanadas are a staple in Latin American cuisine, and Atlanta is home to a vibrant and diverse food scene where you can find some of the best empanadas around. Get ready to indulge in some mouth-watering empanadas!

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Prepare for National Empanada Day (KBTX)

Learn how to make empanadas with recipes from two local bakers who use the same secret ingredient.

After they’re pressed out, Heasley fills them with things like shredded beef, picadillo or shredded chicken with tomato sauce. After mixing it all together, she makes small balls in the palms of her hand and lays them flat using a rolling pin or tortilla press. Zuniga bakes her empanadas in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. She’s been making them for many years and enjoys the traditions they hold in her family. She creates slightly larger balls in her hands and presses them out with a plate so that all of her empanadas are the same size. Heasley’s dough is made differently using flour, water and oil.

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