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Delicioso! It's National Empanada Day

April 8 is National Empanada Day!Are you what you eat? On National Empanada Day, make sure that's an empanada in your mouth -- and not your foot. While empanadas are delicious, they can also be a state of mind. The phrase estar empanado is loosely translated as "to be out of it." Novice Spanish speakers, take heed: Stick to just eating empanadas and you'll be just fine.The delicious doughy dish ca
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April 8 is National Empanada Day!

Are you what you eat? On National Empanada Day, make sure that's an empanada in your mouth -- and not your foot. While empanadas are delicious, they can also be a state of mind. The phrase estar empanado is loosely translated as "to be out of it." Novice Spanish speakers, take heed: Stick to just eating empanadas and you'll be just fine.

The delicious doughy dish can be made with various meats, vegetables, cheese and even fruit. What's your favorite empanada filling? Try this recipe to bring it home.