Winter weekends call for some delicious snacking and what can be better than gorging on some tasty, crispy snacks that are not just delicious, but are also balanced in terms of calories.

From Oakland’s Javi’s Cooking to San Jose’s Casa Guzmania, here are nine stellar spots to find incredible empanadas, pupusas and hand pies.

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Using a mallet or skillet pound chicken to about 1/4 inch thickness. Spread your dip onto the chicken breast then add your provolone. Roll your chicken as to enclose all elements inside.

stuffed bell peppers are an excellent option. Cut the tops off bell peppers and remove the seeds. In a bowl, combine leftover rice with cooked minced meat, diced tomatoes, onions, and spices.

I decided to try and recreate my favourite halloumi and chicken pita bread with lemon and herb dressing and was astounded by not only how delicious it was, but how easy it is to make. Instead of ...

Some of these recent days have been a little dark and dreary. When the weather begins to get chillier and you are seeking some warmth in your life, let soup season commence. In my household, we ...

While I have never lived this story down — we all still laugh about it — I can safely say that I am now very fond of stuffed peppers, and this Chicken Parmesan-inspired version is particularly ...

Your favorite jar of pasta sauce makes this recipe for chicken Parmesan casserole really simple. The dry pasta, sauce, and diced chicken ... ve got hanging around. Stuffed cabbage rolls are ...

I liked to use the meat from a rotisserie chicken in these stuffed peppers, but any leftover cooked chicken (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey!) would be delicious here. The finished peppers can ...

Add shallot and a pinch of salt and saute until soft and just starting to brown. Add diced pears and cook until they are soft but not mushy. Remove mixture to a mesh sieve and cool for around 10 ...