
When that empanada craving comes a-callin’ you might think you can only get the delicious snack from a hard-to-find food truck with a line a mile long. Think again! An empanada is simple enough that you can actually make them right at home (which leaves your options WIDE open when it comes to fillings). Take breakfast to the next level with some empanadas filled with bacon and eggs, or discover new lunch options with ingredients from all over the globe. And don’t forget all of the dessert empanada options (we’re lookin’ at you, strawberry cheesecake with Nutella drizzle). Check out these 14 recipes to help get you started on your journey to empanada supremacy.
Blueberry Goat Cheese Empanadas
Caprese Empanada
Carnitas Empanadas With Avocado Crema
Chicken Enchiladas Empanadas
Chicken +Â Mushroom Empanadas
Kabocha Empanadas With Gruyere +Â Thyme
Corn +Â Goat Cheese Empanadas
Orange-Almond Fig Empanadas
Pulled Pork With Mango BBQ Sauce Empanadas
Roasted Veggie Empanadas
Shepherd’s Pie Empanadas
Strawberry Empanadas
Strawberry Cheesecake Empanadas With Nutella Drizzle
Sweet Potato, Apple and Chickpea Empanadas
Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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