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"I grew up next to a woman from chile. She would make great empanadas!! This recipe is very close to hers! Very tasty and different! This is an easy recipe in that it uses refrigerated biscuits instead of a homemade dough."

Ingredients: cilantro, cumin, eggs...

"Papas rellenas translates to stuffed potatoes. It is a peruvian dish (also made in Colombia) consisting of mashed potatoes stuffed with seasoned ground meat and deep fried. It is usually accompanied with a Sarza Criolla, or an aji sauce. Cuban and Puerto Rican versions consist of potato balls stuffed with seasoned picadillo. I usually use half potatoes..."

Ingredients: cilantro, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"this is another level of cornbread...its moist, tasty and very sophisticated with a taste that leaves u wanting more and more. u never make 1 and become satisfied with it. i am from the west indies so i decided 2 caribbean-ise the cornbread and i am sure that u will love it just as much as i did. happy eating! :)"

Ingredients: cornmeal, creamed corn, eggs...

"Another wonderful appetizer from Latin American Cooking - Delisious!! Almost addictive. (1 hour chill time not in cook time)"

Ingredients: egg whites, egg yolks, milk...

"Not sure where I first got this recipe, but I've tweaked it enough to call it my own. Most things I make are easy to put together or I just don't have time to make them. Also, I try to go as low-fat and low-cost as possible, so all the ingredients are primarily store brand."

Ingredients: fat free cream cheese, chicken tenders...

"This is one of my husband's favorite "Comfort Foods" (he's Colombian). He even said I made it right the first time I tried! The process is relatively involved - overnight marinating is recommended and it steams for three hours. It is nothing like Mexican Tamales or "Hot Tamales". These are wrapped in banana leaves rather..."

Ingredients: ground cumin, pork ribs...

"This recipe makes two large empanadas. Be careful when placing the meat on the pie crust, it tends to make the dough soggy and tears easy."

Ingredients: ground cumin, dried cilantro...

"I got this recipe from a friend who was raised in Argentina. It was one of her favorites. It soon became one of mine. This recipe can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead and baked at dinner time. Bring to room temperature first. It is also great re-heated the next day."

Ingredients: eggs, green olives, milk...

"These sound delicious, this is posted by request via email for "Rachel", they sound so good I may try them myself soon. From "Latin American Cooking, A treasury of recipes from the South American countries, Mexico and the Caribbean" Susan Bensusan."

Ingredients: garlic, green olives...

"These are tasty meat pies filled with a spicy sausage and potato filling. The empanada is a staple in Hispanic homes and restaurants. I love them and make a lightened version I found in a magazine."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, eggs...

"Savoury pie that can be eaten hot or cold. Makes a quick & easy meal with a salad of your choice."

Ingredients: eggs, margarine, milk...

"A Brazilian recipe easy to prepare great to prepare in advance.
Found online and posted for ZWT7."

Ingredients: cilantro, pepper, eggs...

"I love these empanadas! I make this version when I just don't have time a lot of time. The tomatoes in the filling keep it moist."

Ingredients: crescent rolls, cumin, eggs...

"My best friend (who is from Argentina) taught me how to make these. They are addictive! You can get the empanada dough from your local ethinic food market."

Ingredients: cumin, eggs, onions...