empanada

em·pa·na·da | \ ˌem-pə-ˈnä-də

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Definition of empanada

: a turnover with a sweet or savory filling

Examples of empanada in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As the proprietor of an empanada company, she was stocked with her empanadas, which made easy re-heatable meals during the week. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, "5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities this week," 7 Aug. 2020 This empanada and small plate restaurant has a walk-up window where diners can order food and drink to picnic tables outside the restaurant. — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "30-plus patios at bars and restaurants across Milwaukee where you can eat or drink outside," 2 July 2020 The empanada restaurant has not yet reopened its doors to dine-in customers. — Sarah Hauer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee restaurants could open at full capacity before July 4 under city pilot program," 24 June 2020 The initial phase of opening, in keeping with San Francisco’s current shelter-in-place orders, will be limited to takeout drinks and empanadas. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Woods Beer & Wine Co. will open San Francisco taproom in former Mad Dog in the Fog space," 28 May 2020 Livery’s $20 per person, three-course menu includes the restaurant’s beloved empanada appetizers, shrimp and chorizo paella for dinner and churros for dessert. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "Eat cheap at Indianapolis' best restaurants during 13 weeks of menu deals in 2020," 20 Jan. 2020 Tacos will be priced at three for $16; empanadas will be two for $14. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Stephanie Izard’s taqueria opens Friday in the United Center featuring global flavors," 4 Oct. 2019 The restaurant has been open since 2005, serving homemade empanadas, arepas, cachitos, tequenos, cachapas, and more. — al, "How to spend 24 hours on Buford Highway in Atlanta," 25 Mar. 2020 Ninfa's provided quesadillas and empanadas for guests. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, "Houston music icon Norma Zenteno honored with sculpture in East End," 22 Feb. 2020

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“Empanada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empanada. Accessed 23 Oct. 2020.

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