Empanadas

1 (10 ounce) package frozen patty shells, thawed 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/4 cup minced onion 3 tablespoons red chile salsa , hot or mild 1 teaspoon chili[...]

1 cup cooked rice 2 cloves garlic 1 large red pepper, diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 lb firm tofu , crumbled 2 tablespoons[...]

2 -2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (read NOTE*) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 cup water 1 * NOTE: Can[...]

3/4 cup lard or 3/4 cup vegetable shortening 2 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 pinch paprika 1 For the dough: Heat 1 cup water and lard together in a medium[...]

1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine 4 ounces cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) jar pineapple preserves, well drained 1/4 cup powdered sugar ,[...]

1 cinnamon stick , 2-inch long (Mexican cinnamon or canela, if possible) 1 cup short-grain rice (such as Arborio) 2 cups milk (whole milk will produce a[...]

3 cups dried pears (1 1/2 pounds) 4 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon[...]

1/2 lb beef sirloin steak , trimmed 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]

1 lb extra lean ground beef 8 refrigerated biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning 1/4 cup water 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can[...]

1/2 lb pork 1/2 lb beef 1 tablespoon onion , chopped 1 tablespoon scallion , chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 dash pepper 1 Combine the[...]

4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 1/3 cups shortening 1/2 cup butter 1 cup[...]