Empanadas with clove

1/2 lb steak, diced into 1/4-inch bite-size chunks or 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 teaspoon cajun spices (I use Old Bay) 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4[...]

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[...]

6 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups water 20 ounces mixed dried fruit 1/2 lb raisins 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small onion , chopped 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]

4 tablespoons chopped shallots (divided) 3 garlic cloves (divided, two chopped) 2 chipotle peppers (from a can of chiles in adobo) 2 tablespoons adobo sauce[...]

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[...]