Making empanadas is a time-consuming, but ultimately rewarding endeavor. An expert suggested we prep ahead of time for the best results.

From Oakland’s Javi’s Cooking to San Jose’s Casa Guzmania, here are nine stellar spots to find incredible empanadas, pupusas ...

The rich Chicken and Mushroom empanada, for example, is his riff on a recipe from the long-closed Fresco, a popular Palo Alto restaurant. Savory empanadas are available a la carte ($7.65-$7.95 ...

These super Spanish pies – empanadas – can be stuffed with whatever seasonal fillings you like and made as one big pie as we’ve done here, or several smaller ones. You can make special ...

Cut 8 (4-inch) rounds from each pie crust, re-rolling the dough as needed. For each empanada, place 2 tablespoons chicken mixture in the center of each round. Pinch the edges together to seal and ...