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It’s Time to Become an Empanada Aficionada

Posted on: January 9th, 2015 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

The holiday season is the time for tamales and by now you have probably had your fill. But, empanadas? Empanadas are the way to go in 2015.It's Time to Become an Empanada Aficionada

Don’t know what an empanada is or how to make one? No worries there, Luci’s Healthy Marketplace is ready to teach you on January 18th. Chef James Monaci is prepped to teach you the art of making these stuffed folded dough pocket treats. The list of fillings is almost endless.

Chef Monaci will teach attendees how to make three different kinds of empanadas as well as how you can make your own creations using fresh ingredients as well as the history and traditional way empanadas are made everywhere from Spain to South America.

You can join in on this class for only $49.99 per person, which includes instruction and a glass of wine. Reservations can be made by visiting Luci’s website. The class runs from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Luci’s Healthy Marketplace is located at 1590 E. Bethany Home Road in Phoenix.

About the Author - Taryn Jeffries

Editor and Chief Eating Officer of PhoenixBites, 2017 Food Writer of the Year (Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame) Taryn grew up in a small town in Illinois with a doting Grandmother who taught her the way around a kitchen and that food is representative of love. Her current quest is to find the love in local dishes and the chefs behind them. In addition to running all things PhoenixBites, Taryn is also a freelance writer, sharing her insight on the best dishes and where to get them each and every month.

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