I know stuffing empanadas is easy for some, but overfilling a dumpling has some serious risks. With this preparation there’s no careful filling of the pastry, and no folding or crimping involved.

Place 1 teaspoon of bean stuffing on half of the circle and fold over to enclose, pressing the edges to seal. Repeat until you have used up the dough and stuffing; you should have about 30 empanadas.

Cuban-Style Picadillo Empanadas from The Salty Cubana by CBS Sunday Morning on YouTube "Cuban empanadas begin with a dough that's very similar to its Galician grandpa. We have an array of fillings ...

I’m at Jezabel’s “Mujeres Making Empanadas” event (on International Women’s Day, no less), learning how to make Careaga’s signature pastries with a group of other empanada enthusiasts.

Apart from food, the Empanada Fest will feature music, traditional dance groups from Argentina and Mexico, demonstrations on how to make empanadas and more.