Empanadas without meat

2 3/4-3 cups flour 3 -4 teaspoons lard or 3 -4 teaspoons shortening 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup very warm water 1 ------For the Dough--------. 2 In a large bowl[...]

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 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[...]

1 lb ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped olive salt &[...]

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[...]

1/2 lb ground beef 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 3 tablespoons dry onion soup mix 1/4 cup chopped black olives 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup ketchup 1/8 teaspoon[...]