I have a lifelong relationship with arepas: I was born and raised in Venezuela, where arepas are not just a nutritious and comforting dish, but also one of the most important culinary legacies of the ...

Stuff soft, fluffy arepas with herby grilled vegetables and tangy goat cheese for a satisfying meal. Irena Stein is a photographer, restaurateur, and humanitarian whose spirit is deeply rooted in ...

Chef Andrew Zimmern uses the twice-fried method for traditional Colombian arepas. The first fry turns the masarepa dough into tender corn cakes. Once stuffed, a second fry gets the sandwiches extra ...

With the shelter-in-place order, we’re restricted to only virtual trips to our favorite places. Cut to South America. Arepas — flat, round cornmeal patties that can be grilled, baked or fried — are a ...

Angelica Urrego, owner of Arepa Babe in Phoenix, started cooking Colombian food to reconnect with her roots, heal her soul, and represent her culture. At her stand at the Downtown Phoenix Farmers ...

Arepas have been a staple in Venezuela for many centuries, and their popularity in the USA appears to be increasing on restaurant and food-truck menus. Might the tasty cornmeal cakes, though, be a ...

These Egg & Chimichurri Sausage Stuffed Arepas are a delicious twist on the classic South American dish. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these golden arepas are filled with fluffy scrambled ...

“You just healed my hand with an arepa con queso,” Mirabel Madrigal tells her mother, Julieta, in the movie “Encanto,” while holding a cheesy arepa – a round corn cake. “I healed your hand with love,” ...

Griddle cakes are elemental. Like porridge and roasted meat, they’re ancient preparations, seemingly slapped together at the fireside for as long as humans have gathered around that fire to eat. But ...