mini mummies

This little appy has turned into a must-make Halloween snack tradition.

mini beef and cheese empanadas

I tend to cook the same meals over and over again for The Family, which, as you can imagine, becomes predictable and mundane.  The latest foray into Land of the New Recipe was a big hit.  The empanada was both tasty and irresistible.

The substitution of butter, replacing the traditional shortening or lard, 

is what boosts the flavor of the crust.

Hellooo, Butter!