On the extreme southwest tip of England there is Cornwall. And from Cornwall comes the pasty. Traditionally the lunch of the Cornish miners, it is a hand pie filled with beef, onions, and root vegetables like potato and rutabaga. It is considered a meal in itself; substantial enough to get…
Empanadas originated on the Iberian Peninsula and are popular throughout Latin America. Other parts of the globe have their versions of empanadas and may be referred to as pasties, samosas, or simply hand pies. Empanadas are baked or fried. This recipe is the baked version, but if you prefer them…
“Pasties are hand-held pies that are made from a round of pastry (alas – not usually gluten free), filled with an un-cooked filling (usually meat), folded over (like a turnover or empanada) and baked. They are the national food of Cornwall and were made famous by Cornish tin miners who…
“I decided to give this weeknight staple a makeover and make them not so sloppy! I encased my Sloppy Joe filling in little packets made with Chēbē Bread Mix. Since my boys (which include the hubby) always liked their Sloppy Joes with cheese, I just put the cheese into the…