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Easy and Flaky Beef Empanadas Recipe If you know me, you know I love cooking, but I also tend to lean towards recipes that involve minimal ingredients and time. Between working part-time, blogging, looking for more work, and taking care of the household, that in itself is a full-time job. I made these beef empanadas the other day for two reasons - one, I love Mexican food (and I'm 19% Mexican so I claim it when I can) and two, it was fairly simple with less than 10 ingredients. 14-year old Jace said he was surprised that he liked this Mexican-inspired recipe so much and I had 1.5 servings if that tells you anything about how much I enjoyed them. Family-Friendly: Yes, my teen and I thoroughly enjoyed them Difficulty Level: Easy/Intermediate Best Served With: I topped mine with sour cream and lettuce and Jace dipped his in Salsa Verde Estimated Calories: 473 estimated calories per empanada Serving Size: This recipe makes 4 empanadas...

Hunan Chicken Stir Fry with Rice I’d never heard of Hunan Chicken before, and honestly, I kept reading it as "Human" chicken – definitely not right! But once I looked over the ingredient list, I knew I had to make it. It combines the bold flavors of low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and gochujang – and it all comes together with honey for a perfectly balanced sauce. It’s got the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory goodness all in one bite! My first bite left me speechless, aside from a delighted "yum"! The flavors are so pronounced with a definite spice kick. I've had oyster sauce before (and I don't like seafood) and it doesn't taste like seafood at all. Having the chicken with a side of stir fry vegetables and rice balanced out the heat and offered more flavor that I couldn't resist. • Family-Friendly: YES, my teen, fiancé and I all ate our plates clean • Difficulty Level: Easy/In...