I had to ask mum For the pickle solution she uses water, vinegar, sugar, bay leaves and cloves.She boils the solution, waits for it to cool off and then pours it over the herring filles, leek, dill seeds, carrots and allspice (which is placed in alternate layers).
No offense, but I always think of empanadas as fast food. When I sing in Houston, I find it convenient to grab one at one of the numerous tequerias throughout the city. They're great piping hot.Food is such a wonderful part of holidays.
Today I learned that you can make yogurt in a crock pot! I can't wait to try it! So I'll throw out some ingredients here...yogurt, maple syrup and any kind of alcoholic liquor (or vanilla if you don't do alcohol). Any chefs out there willing to take on this challenge?
Jeff, the post about making yogurt in a crock pot was just a little divertissement to keep the thread alive between holidays.