5 Shades of Apples Part I: A Reinvented Classic

Welcome to Day 1 of Food4ThoughtNYC’s 5 Shades of Apples aka Everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-apples-but-were-too-afraid-to-ask! If you missed yesterday’s post, my mission statement for this week is to show you just how amazing apples can be by featuring it in five different recipes ranging from sweet to savory. From munching on a Gala to slicing up a Granny Smith …

My Pretty Apron: Empanadas With a Twist

“Empanadas? Did somebody say empanadas?! Save me one!!” I’m used to hearing this. Empanadas are probably one of the most asked-for appetizers I make for the holidays or if it’s a relative’s birthday and they've specifically requested them. One of my aunts has her own business where she makes dozens of empanadas and sells them outside churches …