Monday, April 8, 2013

HAPPY NATIONAL EMPANADA DAY!

More from Vega Tapas this week:

Five Food Finds about Empanadas... 
  • The Spanish word for bread is "pan".  "Empanar" is a verb form that means "to bread".  Emapanada is the past-participle, "breaded".
  • It's basically a single-serving turnover.  It can be filled with sweet foods like fruits, sugars, and syrups, or savory foods like meats, cheeses, and oils.
  • They originated in northwest Spain, in a region known as Galicia.
  • Today they are most popular in Spanish-speaking countries across Europe and South America.
  • Originally they were made with bread dough, but now they are made with pastries as well. 
Check our our Empanada de la Crawfish Boil -   
Crawfish berl in a flaky pastry!
Louisiana Crawfish, Andouille Sausage, Corn and Potatoes in a flaky pastry served with Roasted-Garlic Butter 
And, for dessert don't miss our Banana Split Empanada 
Banana's Foster in a crispy Empanada Shell topped with Whipped Cream, Nuts, Chocolate Sauce & a Cherry served with House-made Vanilla Ice Cream     
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