The empanadas, all shaped by hand with a homemade masa (shell), are distinguished by flavor based on the pattern of circles on their outside. They’re served with pebre, a typical Chilean sauce ...

In Chile, where I was born, empanadas are everything. They are not the only thing, but it’s hard for me not to talk about the country’s cuisine without mentioning their ubiquity. You can blame ...

Seeing people stuff their mouths with his empanadas brought a smile to Pena’s face. It was one of the rare moments in recent years that the Chilean national has been truly happy. Pena ...

Elena Neufeld grew up on a farm near Margaret, Manitoba. She loves photography and film and is a member of the UKC women's ...