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There are many different variations on the empanada, but these little meat pies originated from Argentina. Others would agree there is no comparison to the traditional beef turnover.

This recipe calls for making the dough from scratch, which is simpler than expected, and provides that authentic taste you will love. The filling is loaded with flavor from a wide variety of spices and ingredients including beef chuck, raisins, pitted green olives, and hearty white sandwich bread. This recipe makes 12 empanadas, so freeze some up for a quick meal or serve them up as a special treat for your next party!

Recipe and image courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Ok, so now that the holidays are over, it’s time to start thinking healthy, right?  Well you can still enjoy your greens, with a recipe like this.  This guilt-free version includes sweet potatoes, kale and quinoa, so you don’t have to worry.

This recipe serves 4-5 people, and is ready in minutes.  Why not trick your family into eating a little healthier?  With a name like “fritter,” no one will ever know!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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How To Get That Crispy Crust Without The Guilt Of Grease

Who doesn’t love fried chicken? Except for the fattening factor, no-one seems to like that! Well, now you can eat it without the guilt – this easy baked recipe has just as much crisp as the fried version. No need to worry about the calories! These are so much healthier – and just as tasty!

This is such a simple recipe and it’s very easy to alter it to your liking. If you like milder chicken, leave out the cayenne and use milder mustard. On the other hand, if you want your chicken to have more kick in it, add more chili and red pepper flakes! 

This recipe makes about 8 servings and is ready in under an hour.  It’s the perfect way to enjoy the crunch of fried chicken, without all the fat.

Recipe courtesy of Food network.

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Quick Tip: Get creative and add your favorite seasonings and spices to this recipe. I like mixing in some Old Bay.

How many recipes have you tried for buffalo wings? I don’t know about you but I’ve tried quite a few of them. They’ve all been “meh, okay” but when I tried these, wow was I surprised! These wings are really worth the small amount of extra effort in preparation.

After trying out all those recipes I went back to just using the Frank’s Louisiana Hot Sauce with some butter, and tossed the wings when they came out of the fryer. This is a more complex flavor profile – and totally worth these extra steps of prepping the wings with spices before cooking! Also my family likes medium wings so I lessened the Tabasco, but it really adds a great flavor to these wings. I also used some really chunky blue cheese dressing with ours; they where great.

Original Recipe 12tomatoes

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Quick Tip: Make sure you have enough wings because these disappear faster than you’d ever think!

How many of you love enchiladas? Well I certainly do! Especially chicken enchiladas, but I have to admit I had never eaten white ones before. I had my doubts when I decided to try this recipe – but these are absolutely delicious!

I used the recipe as is, except in my family they do not like chicken shredded. So I just made these with chunky chicken pieces and they turned out fabulously. This would make a great potluck or tailgate dish. And if you know you’re going to have a busy day, you could prepare the tortillas the night before and just make the cheese mixture the next day.

You could also easily turn this into an enchilada lasagna! Instead of rolling each tortilla, spread them on top of the chicken and sauce in layers. Yummylicious!

Original Recipe thepioneerwoman

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Quick Tip: Make an enchilada lasagna instead, by layering the chicken, tortillas and sauce in a casserole pan!

Easy To Make, Even Easier To Gobble Up!

Mexican food is a big hit in our house. My husband likes his Mexican meals so spicy and hot that I almost want to keep a fire extinguisher nearby. I, on the other hand, like mine a little milder.

What I love about fajitas is that I can make the filling somewhat hot and spicy, and I can add mouth burning salsa for my husband without having to eat that myself. It’s a win-win situation! Usually I also make a double batch of the filling and we eat the leftovers with rice for lunch the next day. Which is awesome, considering how busy I am with work! These fajitas are extremely simple to make and I guarantee this recipe will immediately become one of your favorites, too.

So many people get Mexican takeout just because they think it’s difficult to make at home. That is so not true! This dish is so simple you could put it together even if you’ve never cooked a full meal. And you’ll save a bunch of money, too!

Original Recipe 12tomatoes. Image credit Miansari66.

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Quick Tip: Adjust the heat by adding more or less spices.

These chorizo spiced pulled pork sandwiches are something special indeed! I love pulled pork sandwiches. The contrast of the smoky pork with the tang and sweetness of the slaw – really, it has my mouth watering just talking about it!

But this chorizo spiced pulled pork is really something special. The street corn slaw is just the cherry on top of a well spiced pork shoulder. And although it is not a difficult to perform recipe there is a rather long list of ingredients.

This recipe makes a lot of sandwiches and they are just as good re-heated. That’s something you’ll be greatful for the next day, as these will make a delicious lunch!

Original Recipe seriuoseats

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Quick Tip: You can leave the jalapeno out if you want a milder version.