Tag Archives: savory

Chorizo & Potato Empanadas

Posted on February 4, 2022 by HelenFern

Empanadas are the Mexican version of a savory hand pie. Little pie pockets filled with flavorful, savory fillings. These are filled with Mexican chorizo, potatoes and leftover pork – and they went pretty fast at our house! And they are … Continue reading →

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How to Eat Popcorn

Posted on January 20, 2021 by HelenFern

Yesterday as National Popcorn day! This post was scheduled to run at 6:20am – but I put in January 20 instead of the 19 – So this post is late. However… What is popcorn? Popcorn is one of America’s favorite … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Sopapillas

Posted on December 13, 2019 by HelenFern

New Mexico is home to the puffy little breads called sopapillas. A fried bread that has a pocket in the middle. Go anywhere in New Mexico and you’ll find sopapillas filled with meats or cheese or honey – a versatile … Continue reading →

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Michigan Pasties – Easy Meat Pies

Posted on July 5, 2019 by HelenFern

Michigan – Pasties The next state up is Michigan. Although there are a lot of foods that are associated with this state, the pasties are pretty popular. In the upper Peninsula it’s a local tradition! It’s a savory pastry filled … Continue reading →

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Chicken Hand Pies – for National Pie Day!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by HelenFern

It’s National Pie Day (not to be confused with National Pi day which is in March). I know, we usually associate pie with sweet, but hey, an American favorite started out as a pie! You, know Pizza Pie? Well here … Continue reading →

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