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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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Ham and Cheese Calzone

Posted on October 30, 2020 by HelenFern

Sunday is National Calzone day. What exactly is a calzone? Traditionally a calzone is literally a folded pizza. The toppings become stuffing and you eat it like a sandwich. Created in Naples, Italy in the 1700 as a way for … 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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Bierocks – Beef and Cabbage Stuffed Rolls

Posted on December 20, 2018 by HelenFern

What’s are bierocks you ask? It’s a meat stuffed yeast roll that originated in Eastern Europe. It’s speculated that it started in Russia. Similar to pirogi, it’s a common dish in German communities in the U.S. Having roots in those … Continue reading →

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